Journal of Engineering Research

To enhance the efficiency of ecological and environmental special fund utilization and the effectiveness of supervision, this study examines 133 projects implemented in Jingmen City, Hubei Province during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period. Using a combination of case analysis and comparative analysis, it systematically reviews the regulatory practices across key stages, including project planning, implementation, fund execution and acceptance. The results indicate several issues in project supervision, such as inadequate alignment between early-stage planning and policy, unclear allocation of supervisory responsibilities during implementation, and a disconnect between budget execution and project progress. These problems mainly stem from an incomplete whole-process supervision mechanism, insufficient performance orientation, and weak professional capacity. Based on the analysis, this article proposes an optimization pathway focused on strengthening ex-ante project evaluation, improving the whole-process supervision chain, and introducing performance-based accountability, thereby providing practical guidance for the standardized management and effective implementation of ecological and environmental special fund projects.

Ecological environment; Special funds project; Regulatory management