Accountability Of Islamic Education Costs At the Yati Kamang Mudik Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

Accountability of costs in Islamic education is a crucial aspect that reflects the moral and spiritual responsibility of educational institution managers to stakeholders, including the community, government, and most importantly, to Allah SWT. In the context of modern education management, transparency and accountability are the main indicators of the success of institutional governance, including in the management of education funds. Islamic education that is sourced from various types of funding hether from government funds, community donations, zakat, infak, waqf, or student contributions requires a transparent, accurate, and accountable financial system. Islamic financial principles such as amanah, justice, and honesty must be the foundation of the entire planning, implementation, and financial reporting process. However, various challenges such as the lack of managerial competence, the absence of sharia financial reporting standards, and the lack of public supervision often hinder the realization of optimal accountability. Therefore, systematic efforts are needed through managerial training, the implementation of sharia-based accounting, and active community involvement in supervision. With good accountability, Islamic education can become a trusted institution and be able to make a real contribution to the development of the character of the people in a sustainable manner.