Abstract:
The study aimed to study the effectiveness and factors affecting the budget management efficiency of the Nan Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment. This is a mixed research method employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The population in the study included 36 personnel of the Office of Natural Resources and Environment. The research instruments used were a set of semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using statistics consisting of frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, and content analysis. The results were as follows: 1) the potential of the budget management is based on the principle of economy and cost-effectiveness with quality as specified by regulations, 2) factors affecting the office's budget management efficiency the most include monitoring and evaluation followed by reporting, disclosure information to create awareness, control, synergy, budget planning and factors affecting budget management efficiency. The least affecting factor is participation. The recommendation from the study is that there should be a concise plan, prioritizing mission according to the planned action and follow-up on disbursements. The Office's future budget spending guidelines include 1) awareness creation and engagement of officers, and 2) coordination of all sustainable linked processes. In this regard, there should be a study on more ways to enhance the budget management efficiency of the Nan Office of Natural Resources and Environment for the efficient and highest benefit.