SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION IN WELFARE SCHOOL, GROUP 4 THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the current situation and trends of material management and 2) study the development of material management in 4 schools under the Office of Special Education Administration. The sample group used in this research consisted of school administrators, material supervisors, and teachers from 3 schools under the Office of Special Education Administration, totaling 156 people. The research used formulas and ready-made tables from Krejcie & Morgan, starting with stratified sampling and simple random sampling as appropriate for the schools. The instrument used was a questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.92. Data were analyzed by finding the mean, standard deviation, and Needs Analysis (PNI Modified).

            The findings revealed that: 1) The results of the study of the current and desired conditions of the material management found that the current condition is at a high level, and the overall desired condition is at the highest level. and 2) To study the development of material management in the 4th group of schools under the Office of Special Education Administration, consisting of 1) Borrowing (PNI _Modified = 0.19), many materials should have a receipt number for convenience in checking, borrowing, returning and checking annual materials. 2) Storage, recording and disbursement (PNI _Modified=0.13), storing and paying materials should have an up-to-date inventory or register, with correct disbursement according to the material disbursement form. 3) Selling materials (PNI _Modified=0.11), educational institutions should have an annual inventory inspection at the end of every fiscal year to ensure honest and transparent material sales. And for maintenance and inspection (PNI _Modified=0.10), educational institutions should have a plan to maintain and repair materials to be ready for use at all times.