Nirwana, Kartini, Arifuddin, Darmawati
This study aimed to provide an empirical review of the effect of good governance, work environment, and motivation on employee performance in local governments. The object of this research was a government employee of the Regional Government Work Unit (SKPD) in the Makassar City area. A sample of 33 respondents consisted of employees from 25 departments, 12 divisions, 10 agencies, and 15 sub-districts. This study used an explanatory quantitative approach. Data collection was using a questionnaire instrument. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that good governance did not have a significant effect on the performance of local government apparatus, the work environment had a positive and significant influence on the performance of local government apparatus, and motivation had a positive and significant influence on the performance of local government officials.