https://ojs.ekuitas.ac.id/index.php/bmr <p><strong>Banking &amp; Management Review</strong> is a periodic scientific journal which contains articles resulting from research and studies from researchers and practitioners in the fields of Risk Management and Banking (Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Resource Management Human, Conventional Banking, and Sharia Banking).</p> <p>All articles in BMR are tested for quality through a review process involving academics and practitioners from various leading institutions. The articles we publish are articles that are in accordance with the theme of our journal, the writing guidelines that have been established, and have never been published in journals or proceedings, either nationally or internationally.</p> <p><strong>Title :</strong> Banking &amp; Management Review<br /><strong>Publications :</strong> 2 times each year, May and November<br /><strong>P-ISSN :</strong> <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1439379884">2252-8520</a> <br /><strong>E-ISSN :</strong> <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20220106051147024">2828-4313</a><br /><strong>Publisher : </strong>Universitas Ekuitas Indonesia</p> Universitas Ekuitas Indonesia en-US Banking & Management Review 2252-8520 https://ojs.ekuitas.ac.id/index.php/bmr/article/view/1045 <p><strong>Background Problems: </strong>Managing state budget deficits is crucial for fiscal sustainability, particularly in emerging economies like Indonesia. Despite existing fiscal policies, gaps remain in their implementation, compounded by issues like low tax compliance, inefficient spending, and external economic shocks.<strong> Introduction/Main Objectives: </strong>This study investigated the role of the state and citizens in managing the budget deficit, with a focus on Indonesia's fiscal policy and the importance of public engagement in addressing fiscal challenges. <strong>Novelty: </strong>This research introduces a novel approach by incorporating citizen participation into fiscal deficit management, an aspect often overlooked in traditional fiscal policy frameworks. It emphasizes the role of public involvement in enhancing fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability.<strong> Research Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review (SLR) was employed to synthesize studies on fiscal policy, budget management, and public participation. The review identifies best practices from both domestic and international contexts for managing fiscal deficits.<strong> Findings/Results: </strong>Key strategies for managing Indonesia’s budget deficit include enforcing balanced budget policies, controlling expenditures, and utilizing fiscal reserves. The study highlights the crucial role of citizens in supporting these strategies through engagement in policy discussions, oversight of public spending, and promoting tax compliance.<strong> Conclusion: </strong>The study concludes that sustainable fiscal management requires a combination of technical policy reforms and active citizen participation. Public involvement in fiscal governance can improve transparency and enhance the effectiveness of deficit management, fostering long-term economic stability.</p> Fesa Putra Kristianto Peni Shoffiyati Galih Prakoso Copyright (c) 2025 Fesa Putra Kristianto, Peni Shoffiyati, and Galih Prakoso https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-12-23 2025-12-23 13 2 204 228 10.52250/bmr.v13i2.1045