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Abstract
In the current era of regional autonomy, the management of primary and secondary education falls under the jurisdiction of local governments. With substantial authority, it is expected that local governments will optimize their regional capacities. This study aims to explore the regulations governing education budgets, the sources of these budgets, and the allocation of education funding. The anticipated outcome of this research is to provide both academic and practical benefits. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, gathering secondary data from documents and primary data through in-depth interviews with informants directly involved in the ongoing reform process. To ensure comprehensive and valid data, the researcher also conducted cross-checks with the community using convenience sampling, as they are the service users. The study recommends establishing standard costs for quality education across all educational levels to ensure high standards. It also emphasizes the need for more concrete cooperation with the business sector to assist in educational financing, such as providing scholarships to underprivileged children, and calls for an active community role in fundraising efforts related to educational financing.
