Prior to the
commencement of the 2012 Census of Governments Survey of Public
Employment & Payroll 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
09/30/2015
03/31/2015
03/31/2015
58,572
0
58,572
47,903
0
47,903
0
0
0
This program provides government
employment and wage data for state and local governments by
functional categories. 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 current OMB inventory was
based on annual survey cycles only. The burden now requested is an
average of one sample and one Census year; thereby, increasing the
average burden hours.
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.