Decennial Census

Test Design Proposals Are Promising, But Fundamental Reform Is Still at Risk Gao ID: T-GGD-94-12 October 7, 1993

This testimony assesses the Census Bureau's progress in analyzing data needs and the possible content of the 2000 census, as well as the status of testing alternative data collection methods, the Bureau's effectiveness in incorporating research results and consultations into its design, and the Bureau's ability to complete necessary preparations for the 1995 test. GAO concludes that the Bureau's recently prepared 1995 Census Test Design Recommendation contains promising proposals for fundamental breakthroughs. But in view of the status of the Bureau's research and evaluation efforts, which have been slowed by its changing planning strategy, the uncertainties about future funding, and the inability of stakeholders to reach consensus, GAO is concerned about whether the Bureau can design, implement, and properly evaluate the proposals for the 1995 test census.



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