In addition to retaining the former administrative power, the new bureaus had their functions strengthened: for example the right to certify non-profit organizations (NPO corporations) and those to check large-scale retail stores were transferred from the prefectural government to these bureaus.
また今までの権限を強化するとともに、特定非営利活動法人（NPO法人）の認証や大規模小売店舗の届出確認など府から新たな権限を委譲するなど機能強化が図られている。