This survey provides government
organization, employment and finace data for state and local
governments. The data are used to calculate the Gross Domestic
Product (GDP), to monitor 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.