Disclosing the Potential for Fraud in the Flow of Funds at “Dana” Cooperative

Abstract

Apart from being a pillar of national economic development, cooperatives also play a role in improving the welfare of their members. The whole process of managing cooperatives must be based on the principles of good organizational governance. However, the good role of cooperatives in supporting the national economy has not been realized properly. Cases of fraud still often occur in the process of managing cooperative funds which have an impact on the sustainability of cooperatives and stakeholders. In every case of fraud there must be motives behind it. This study aims to identify the potential for fraud and its motives at “Dana” Cooperative in X Village, Y Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data used in this study are primary data, obtained through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and interviews, and secondary data from supporting documents. The results of this study indicate that there is a potential for fraud in managing funds at “Dana” Cooperative in the form of asset misappropriation. The funds managed by the cooperative are funds obtained from funding program for the independent villages launched by the provincial government. Fraud motives include pressure, opportunity, and rationalization.