The Effect of Budget Variance on Changes in Regency/City Expenditure Budgets in South Sumatra

Authors

  • Errika Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Indonesia
  • Yuliana Sari Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Indonesia
  • Kurnia Widya Oktarini Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Indonesia

Keywords:

Expenditure Budget Variance, Revenue Variance, Changes In Expenditure Budget, Regional Budget

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of variations in expenditure and revenue budgets on changes in expenditure budgets in district / city governments in South Sumatra. The sample was divided into 11 districts and 4 cities using purposive sampling technique. Data processing used a multiple regression statistical approach with multiple variables as well as classical assumption testing operated through the SPSS version 26 program. The research findings revealed that expenditure budget variation had a partially significant negative impact on budget changes, while revenue variation showed a significant positive influence. Simultaneously, however, both variables had a significant impact on budgetary changes. This study is expected to be a suggestion for local governments to form more appropriate budget policies, as well as an additional reference for further research in the field of local financial management.

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30-09-2025

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Errika, Sari, Y., & Oktarini, K. W. (2025). The Effect of Budget Variance on Changes in Regency/City Expenditure Budgets in South Sumatra. E-Jurnal Akuntansi, 35(9). Retrieved from https://ejournal1.unud.ac.id/index.php/akuntansi/article/view/2123

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