This program provides government
employment and wage data for state and local governments. The data
are used to monitor the government sector of the economy and to
formulate, develop, and review public policy. Federal agencies,
state and local govern- ments and the private sector use these
data. The respondents to this survey are state and local government
officials.
The burden increase is due to
an increase in the number of respondents to this collection during
FY 2007. The forms in this collection are used to collect
information every year from state and local governments. Every
fifth year, as part of the five-year census of governments, the
forms are sent to the universe of state and local governments. In
other years, the forms are sent to only a sample of governments.
The usage of the information collection forms for this
census-related purpose is fully explained and documented in our
December 2004 formal information collection request.
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.