[4] However, the BNPP's authority is limited to budget planning, policy coordination, and evaluation duties rather than direct enforcement.

[3] Directly accountable to the president of Indonesia,[5] its operational expenses are entirely covered by the state budget.

[5] Operating under the president of Indonesia, the Minister of Home Affairs is designated as the Head of the BNPP while the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs serves as the Chair of the BNPP.

[5] Both hold their positions within the agency by virtue of their existing government offices (ex-officio).

[6] BNPP membership consists of high-level officials from 18-20 different ministries and agencies,[6][5] including the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the head of the National Counter Terrorism Agency, and the head of the National Narcotics Board.