PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLLS BY STATE, BY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT AND
FUNCTION. DATA ARE COLLECTED BY MAIL CANVASS OF INDIVIDUAL
GOVERNMENTS. RESULTS ARE PUBLISHED FOR GENERAL STATISTICAL USE,
USED TO DEVELOP PUBLIC SECTOR COMPONENTS OF GNP, AND PROVIDE DATA
FOR ADMINISTERING USDA AND DHUD GRANTS.
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.