The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of leadership and competence on employee performance with work motivation as an intervening variable in the Regional Financial Board of Dharmasraya Regency. The sample in this study was 58 employees from the Regional Financial Board of Dharmasraya Regency. Data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results found that leadership and components have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Leadership and competence have a positive and significant effect on employee work motivation. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Work motivation is not an intervening variable on the relationship between leadership and employee performance. Work motivation is not an intervening variable in the relationship between competence and employee performance.

Keywords : Leadership; Employee Competence; Work Motivation; Employee Performance.