The American Statistical Association and George Mason University warn that federal statistics are at risk, highlighting both the strengths and challenges faced by statistical agencies.
Federal statistical agencies have strengths in providing timely economic indicators, but they struggle with innovation to meet new information requirements in the 21st century.
Despite completing the 2020 Census during the pandemic and responding rapidly to Covid-related data needs, agencies lack necessary resources to support effective coordination.
To adequately assess the impacts of infrastructure investments and AI, the chief statistician's office requires more resources to handle its decentralized statistical system effectively.
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