2010 Census: Little Time Remains to Address Operational Challenges
Author | : Robert Goldenkoff |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 21 |
Release | : 2009-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437913811 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437913814 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Census Bureau has insufficient policies and procedures and inadequately trained staff for conducting high-quality cost estimation for the decennial census. Lacking plans for the development of both non-response follow-up and the management system, the Bureau faces the risk of not having them developed and fully tested in time for the 2010 Census. The Bureau faces long-standing challenges with the nation's linguistic diversity and privacy concerns, which can contribute to the under-counting of some groups. With just over a year remaining until Census Day, uncertainties surround the Bureau's overall readiness for 2010. Illustrations.