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Using Statistics to Drive Sound Policy

This morning I delivered a speech (pdf) at a Joint Symposium of the Committee on National Statistics and the American Academy of Political and Social Science on a topic near to my (admittedly wonkish) heart—the role of Federal statistics in developing and executing good public policy. As I’ve noted in this space before, OMB wears many hats.  Among OMB’s lesser known roles is oversight of the Federal statistical system—a range of agencies that produce the data that drive nearly all aspects of what we do as a government. The President has made it very clear that policy decisions should be driven by evidence – accentuating the role of Federal statistics as a resource for policymakers.  Robust, unbiased data are the first step toward ...

Revised Statistical Definitions of Metropolitan

June 30, 1995 OMB BULLETIN NO. 95-04 TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS SUBJECT:  Revised Statistical Definitions of Metropolitan Areas (MAs) and Guidance on Uses of MA Definitions Purpose: This Bulletin establishes two new Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and a new central city in an existing MSA. It also provides guidance on the use of the statistical definitions of Metropolitan Areas (MAs).   Background: Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(d)(3) and 31 U.S.C. 1104(d) and E.O. No. 10253 (June 11, 1951), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines MAs for use in Federal statistical activities. OMB updates these definitions each June, adding new areas ...

Bulletin 05-02, Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses

Metropolitan Statistical Area. While a Metropolitan Division is a subdivision of a larger Metropolitan Statistical Area, it often functions as a distinct social, economic, and cultural area within the larger region. Metropolitan Divisions retain ... February 22, 2005 OMB BULLETIN NO. 05-02 TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS SUBJECT: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses 1. Purpose: This bulletin updates and supersedes OMB Bulletin No. 04-03, issued on February 18, 2004. The attachment to the bulletin provides the detailed information on the update of statistical areas since that time. These changes to the statistical areas take effect immediately. The bulletin ...

Fact Sheet: Open Government Flagship Initiatives

will allow the public to generate statistics on FOIA compliance across the government and from year to year.  Not only will this visual report card promote transparency, it should also have the effect of encouraging the Department’s FOIA offices – and FOIA ... Central Resource for Drug-Related Data and Statistics The ONDCP flagship initiative is a large-scale collaboration and data-publishing project that will provide transparency about Agency data, allow for participation by internal ONDCP programs, Federal partners, and public stakeholders, and facilitate increased collaborations across the government.   Focused on the centralization on drug-related data and statistics, this initiative will establish mechanisms for Federal agencies to send date ...

Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being

In support of the Council on Women and Girls, the Office of Management and Budget and the Economics and Statistics Administration within the Department of Commerce worked together to create the Women in America (pdf)  report which, for the first time in recent history, pulls together information from across the Federal statistical agencies to compile baseline information on how women are faring in the United States today and how these trends have changed over time.  The report provides a statistical portrait showing how women’s lives are changing in five critical areas: People, Families, and Income Education Employment Health Crime and Violence By bringing together data ...

Disabilities

opportunities for people with disabilities within small businesses owned and operated by minorities. In February 2009, for the first time, the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics began reporting the employment situation for people ... and Reinvestment Act included a number of provisions of particular concern to people with disabilities. The Act included $500 million to help the Social Security Administration reduce its backlog in processing disability applications; The Act ... , which has implemented both social media and personalization tools to offer enhanced experiences for all visitors.  Users are able to personalize their experience on the award-winning website by creating a “My Disability.gov” profile, following ...

Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity

that these principles may in some cases represent competing goals for the standard. Through the review process, it will be necessary to balance statistical issues, needs for data, and social concerns. The application of these principles to guide the review and possible ... of Information and Regulatory Affairs ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Review and Possible Revision of OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting; and Announcement of Public Hearings on Directive No. 15. SUMMARY: During the past few years, OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting, has come under increasing criticism. These standards ...

Testimony of Clay Johnson III

primary requirements of the IPIA: Identifying high-risk programs; Developing a statistically valid estimate of improper payments for all high-risk programs and activities; and Developing corrective action plans ... for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual and Household Program. Developing a Statistically Valid Estimate of Improper Payments Efforts are underway to move the Executive Branch to full reporting under IPIA.  Originally, in FY 2004, 30 ... .5 trillion in high-risk outlays, improper payment rates are reported on programs that total $1.3 trillion of those outlays.  When Medicaid and other social insurance programs begin reporting national error measurements in FY 2008, the government ...

Review of the Racial and Ethnic Standards to the OMB Concerning Changes ...

Academy of Sciences' Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) conducted a workshop in February 1994 to articulate issues surrounding a review of the categories. The workshop included representatives of Federal agencies, academia, social science research ... and consideration of related public comments and testimony. 1.2 History of Directive No. 15 The United States Government has long collected statistics on race and ethnicity. Such data have been used to monitor changes in the social, demographic, health ... , analysis, and publication of economic and social statistics on persons of Spanish origin or descent. The current standard provides that, if racial and ethnic data are collected separately, the minimum racial categories are: -- American Indian ...

Background on Today's Grand Junction, CO Town Hall Event

searched frantically for another option.  A social worker suggested that Nathan and his wife get divorced so that she could go on Medicaid.  Nathan found a way to get his son into the state’s high risk pool, but it too had a $1 million cap.  Nathan paid ... STATS: In June 2009, Colorado’s Unemployment Rate Was 7.6 Percent. According to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado’s unemployment rate stood at 7.6 percent in June 2009. [Bureau of Labor Statistics, < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm >  Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary, accessed 8/12/09] From June 2008 To June 2009, Unemployment In Colorado Has Risen 2.8%. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado ...