1 Analysis of The Application Concept Evidence-Based Policy in The Education Budget in The Cities of Depok and Bogor Dara Ayu Ningtyas¹, Roy Valiant Salomo² dara.ningtyas@gmail.com¹, royvsalomo2357@gmail.com² Public Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Indonesia, Depok¹, Public Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Indonesia, Depok². Abstract. Evidence is a requirement in designing a policy based on the real problems intended so that the available budget can be allocated following the policies. In general, the policies in Indonesia, especially in the field of education are limited. Based on that fact, we need a policy which allows problem-mapping procedure intending to distribute the budget appropriately. Therefore, this study aims to see whether the education budget allocation is following evidence-based policies to solve the problems in the education field. The method used in this research is post-positivism, data collection is carried out by in-depth interviews and literature review of the documents related to the Strategic Plan and Budget Work Plan, and followed by qualitative analysis. The results of this study showed that there is no clear evidence related to education available that caused budget misallocation which consequently failed to solve the main problems in the education field. Keywords: Evidence-Based Policy, Education Budget, Strategic Planning. 1 Introduction Regional autonomy is an effort to improve the quality of public services to create a democratic and decentralized government to improve welfare [1]. The basic principle of implementing regional autonomy is to shift all decision-making processes closer to the community. With the argument that the central government cannot conduct all of the state affairs, regional assistance is needed to realize the needed services [2]. The implementation of regional autonomy is closely related to financial management and state budget following Law Number 33 of 2004. It aims at encouraging regions to build and improve their economies and create a fiscal structure that is fair, accountable, transparent, proportional, rational, participatory and responsibly, following the principles of good governance [3]. The principle of good governance is essential in the implementation of regional finance as it is in line with the principles of governance and regional development, which is an integration of the law and ethical norms so that the regional development does not conflict with the applicable laws and norms. ICAS-PGS 2019, October 30-31, Depok, Indonesia Copyright © 2020 EAI DOI 10.4108/eai.30-10-2019.2299333