Understanding the Census of Government: 2nd Largest Industry in the U.S.
Title: Understanding the Census of Government: 2nd Largest Industry in the U.S.
Speaker:
- Jennifer C. Boettcher, Business Librarian, Georgetown University
Description:
- a basic understanding of state and local government budgeting
- how to interpret the tables
- how to find recently updated current data
- what is NOT in the Census
To understand a government you need to understand the context in which a government operates. This workshop will review the Census of Governments and other U.S. Government related resources that will help you understand the structure of governments; details on revenues and expenditures, capital outlay, outstanding debt, public employment, education, and public sector retirement; and monitor the fiscal strength of special districts, school districts, local, and state governments.
Viewers will learn:
Duration: 62 minutes
Date Recorded: 01/10/2017
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