This survey provides State government
finance data and estimates of local government revenue,
expenditure, debt, and assets by type of government, nationally and
within State areas. The data are needed to calculate the government
sector of the economy and to formulate, develop, and review public
policy. Federal agencies, State and local governments, and the
private sector use these data. The respondents to this survey are
State and local government officials.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.