Prior to the
commencement of the 2008 Survey of Government Employment forms
distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site
prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including
instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for
the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters
shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration
date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2011
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2008
18,160
0
96,591
14,733
0
82,520
0
0
0
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 governments and the private sector use these data.
The respondents to this survey are state and local
governments.
The burden is decreasing
because the 2008 and 2009 survey will be using a sample rather than
a census. The Survey of Government Employment is on a five-year
cycle. During four out of the five fiscal years the burden is low,
but in the fifth year the burden goes up due to the Census. The
next Census will be conducted in 2012.
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.