As in many Asian, African, and Latin American countries, democratization and devolution reforms have characterized the recent development of public management in Indonesia. This article analyses the current development of "good governance" in Indonesian local government. The main objective is to assess the level of transparency, the mechanisms for hiding, and the extent of corruption in district budgeting and accounting. The empirical data consists of 200 in-depth interviews with members of the executive, legislative and civil society institutions in six districts. The article concludes that national systems and traditions of politics and bureaucracy have a strong negative impact on local administrative procedures, leaving only marginal space for regional Public Sector Reforms and Financial Transparency 65 variance and improvements. There is a remarkable lack of transparency, and checks and balances in public financial affairs are largely absent in all districts.

PurposeThis study addresses the critical factors that contribute to the success of e-government programs in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states (AMS). We investigate the factors that play key roles in e-government adoption and implementation in AMS that stem from multiple dimensions.Design/methodology/approachOur qualitative study on eight ASEAN countries with different political situations and economic developments suggests that in general, institutions (formal and informal institutions), resources, leadership, organizational design and culture values determine the success of e-government.FindingsThe provision of adequate information and communication technology infrastructure alone is insufficient to ensure the success of e-government.Research limitations/implicationsOur findings lead to a conceptual framework of factors that drive the success of e-government projects that advances the literature on e-government, particularly the research about e-government in the context of developing countries.Originality/valueAn empirical evidence and in-depth understanding suggest that different factors are associated with detrimental impacts on e-government implementation.

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