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Activity Number:
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584
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 6, 2009 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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The National Academies
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| Abstract - #302851 |
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Title:
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The Federal Statistical System: Opportunities and Challenges for the Next 5--10 Years
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Author(s):
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Cynthia Clark*+ and Hermann Habermann*+ and Nancy Kirkendall*+ and Katherine K. Wallman*+
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Companies:
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National Agriculture Statistics Service and Consultant and Consultant and Office of Management and Budget
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Address:
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USDA, 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20250, 1530 Key Blvd. Apt. 106, Arlington, VA, 22209, 1717 Briar Ridge Rd., McClean, VA, 22101, Statistical and Science Policy Office, New Executive Office Building, Rm 10201, Washington, DC, 20503,
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Keywords:
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federal statistical agencies ; administrative records ; response rates
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Abstract:
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Federal statistical agencies are a primary resource for information to support evidence-based policy making. As part of a highly decentralized statistical system, they face both opportunities and challenges in maintaining the credibility, relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of their data series at a cost that policymakers are willing to pay. Opportunities include increased use of administrative records and computer technology; challenges include barriers to recruitment/retention of technical staff, declining response rates, threats to independence, and budget constraints. A distinguished panel will discuss the most important opportunities and challenges for the agencies in the next 5--10 years. The panel's discussion will use the Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) white paper, Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency, as a framework for discussion.
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- The address information is for the authors that have a + after their name.
- Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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