Prior to the
commencement of the Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
(School Systems) 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, instructions, 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
07/31/2012
07/31/2012
07/31/2012
3,249
0
3,249
4,127
0
4,032
0
0
0
This survey collects finance data of
public school systems. 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 government finance data for the public
school systems are disseminated by the Census Bureau, and the
education data are disseminated by the National Center for
Education Statistics because this collection serves as the only
source of nationwide fiscal data for public school
systems.
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.