Provincial administration has become dependent on one central agency after another, culminating in the costly candyfloss of regional development agencies.

Nevertheless, the territorial administrator was expected to inspect his territory and to file detailed annual reports with the provincial administration.

It provides many precious observations on history, archeology, arts, architecture, geography, social and court life, royal and provincial administration, military organization, etc.

In his time as minister, he completely overhauled the provincial administration.

In addition, the provincial administration was obliged to take on the staff of the princely states with guarantees of equal pay and treatment.