Budget Administration of the Mae Salong Nai Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) examine the problems and obstacles in budget administration of the Mae Salong Nai Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province; and 2) propose guidelines for improving budget administration within the same organization. This qualitative study collected data through document analysis and in-depth interviews with 15 key informants. Using tools such as semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using content analysis and presented descriptively.

The research findings revealed that:

1) Problems and obstacles in budget administration of the Mae Salong Nai Subdistrict Administrative Organization include: (1) Budget preparation: Limited budget that is insufficient for the number of proposed development projects. (2) Budget approval: Delays and complicated procedures. (3) Budget administration: Legal and regulatory constraints that are complex. (4) Performance reporting: Lack of internal forums for discussion and feedback.

2) The proposed guidelines for budget management include: (1) Budget preparation: Simplify the process of requesting permission for public services in forest areas. (2) Budget approval: When transferring responsibilities from the central government, approval and allocation of budget should be done simultaneously. (3) Budget administration: Emphasize disbursement within the fiscal year to ensure effective implementation according to the planned strategy, and promote the development of personnel’s operational skills. (4) Performance reporting: Problems and obstacles encountered during project implementation should be analyzed, and online media should be used for public communication.