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 govern- ments and the private sector use these data. The respondents to this survey are state and local government officials.
The burden increase is due to an increase in the number of respondents to this collection during FY 2007. The forms in this collection are used to collect information every year from state and local governments. Every fifth year, as part of the five-year census of governments, the forms are sent to the universe of state and local governments. In other years, the forms are sent to only a sample of governments. The usage of the information collection forms for this census-related purpose is fully explained and documented in our December 2004 formal information collection request.
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.