OPTIMIZING SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PLANNING THROUGH THE SIKS-NG APPLICATION AT THE JENEPONTO REGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Abstract

This study aims to analyze strategies for optimizing social assistance program planning in Jeneponto Regency using the Next Generation Social Welfare Information System (SIKS-NG). Accurate and efficient planning is key to ensuring accurate targeting of social assistance beneficiaries, ensuring the program achieves its objectives and delivers optimal impact. Using SIKS-NG is expected to improve the accuracy of recipient data, accelerate the verification process, and facilitate social service field workers in proposing beneficiary families. This eliminates the need for in-person visits to the Social Service office. The research method used was a qualitative approach, analyzing responses from three informants: the Head of Service, Village Facilitator, SIKS-NG Operator, and Beneficiary Families.

The results indicate that implementing the SIKS-NG application improves the accuracy of recipient data, accelerates the verification process, and facilitates monitoring of aid distribution. Furthermore, the application is easily accessible through https://siks.kemensos.go.id, thus supporting the overall program effectiveness.