Prior to the
commencement of the Public Employment & Payroll Forms survey
distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site
prominent links to a set of the finalized survey collection
instruments, including instructions and cover letters, comparable
to those provided for the 2012 Economic Census. The final
collection instruments 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
11/30/2018
11/30/2018
11/30/2018
44,088
0
44,088
36,248
0
36,248
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.
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.