The Census
Bureau will submit a plan for nonresponse bias analysis for Form
F-71 with its next request for renewal of this ICR. Prior to the
commencement of the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government
Tax Revenue 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
08/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2012
43,008
0
28,432
18,401
0
7,159
0
0
0
The Census Bureau needs this
information to maintain its historical time series of tax
collections (an important measure of the economic conditions of the
state and local government sector). The Bureau of Economic Analysis
uses the statistics in multiple components of the gross domestic
product and national income accounts. The statistics also support
economic research and comparative studies of government finances.
Respondents are state and local governments.
The increase in respondent
burden is due to the selection of a new sample for the F-71 survey.
The new sample of 5,351 respondents will be collected concurrently
with the old sample of 5,379 respondents, with 3,828 units in both
samples, for two quarters, at which time a bridge study will be
conducted and the old sample will be discontinued. The new sample
continuing forward will consist of approximately 5,351 respondents.
The F-73 survey also has a new sample. The panel study of 111
respondents will be replaced with a probability sample of 3,879
respondents to meet Census Bureau and Office of Management and
Budget quality standards. The change to a probability sample
combined with changes to meet quality standards resulted in an
increase in sample size and a slightly longer questionnaire. The
new sample will overlap, 80 respondents are in both universes, with
the old panel survey for six quarters at which time a bridge study
will be conducted and the old sample will be discontinued. The new
sample continuing forward will consist of approximately 3,879
respondents.
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.