This study examines the literature to prove the relevance of the Competence of state apparatus to the effectiveness of government financial reporting accounting activities in the regions. Many findings have been reported on the importance of local regulatory Competence in government financial projects. However, only some have examined the relevance of apparatus competence to local government financial reporting activities. Carefully studied under a phenomenological approach involving data coding, ordering evaluation, data interpretation, and conclusion, the point of which is to answer the problem validly and reliably in the effectiveness of accounting activities in local government financial reporting. In other words, when state officials have high Competence, it will be easier to report regional government finances. This friend will provide a new vehicle and enlightenment to support similar studies in an academic context and industrial practice.