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Determinants of Fraud Prevention of Puskesmas Capitation Funds In The City of Mataram
Determinants of Fraud Prevention of Puskesmas Capitation Funds In The City of Mataram

Author(s): Khopipah Wandan Sari, Budi Santoso, Endar Pituringsih
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Public Finances, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Accountability; internal control system; corporate ethical culture; P-Care; capitation fund fraud prevention

Summary/Abstract: Purpose: To explain how P-Care, corporate ethical culture, accountability, and the internal control system interact in preventing capitation fund fraud in Puskesmas in Mataram City.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a quantitative approach using an associative research method. Data was collected through surveys using purposive sampling, selecting 66 respondents responsible for managing capitation funds in Puskesmas. Analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method with SmartPLS 3.8 software.Findings: Accountability, the internal control system, and P-Care play significant roles in preventing capitation fund fraud in Mataram City Puskesmas. Corporate ethical culture hinders fraud prevention efforts, indicating that ethical culture alone is insufficient without strong supervision mechanisms.Practical Implications: Strengthening the internal control system and enhancing accountability can improve fraud prevention effectiveness. The implementation of the P-Care application as a monitoring tool can reduce the risk of capitation fund misuse in Puskesmas.Originality/Value: This study introduces P-Care as a new variable in capitation fund fraud prevention research, whereas previous studies mostly used qualitative approaches.Paper type: Research Paper

  • Issue Year: 7/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 189-197
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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