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Welcome to StatsPolicy.gov

Welcome to StatsPolicy.gov, the home of the U.S. Federal statistical system. StatsPolicy.gov brings together important information about our interwoven Federal statistical system, including our members, priorities, and activities across the Federal Government.

Office Chief Statistician

A Message from the U.S. Chief Statistician

"The Federal statistical system provides the gold-standard for impartial, trusted Federal statistics, foundational to informing decisions across the public and private sectors. The Executive Branch, the Congress, businesses, and members of the public rely upon the Federal statistical system to provide objective, credible, and reliable data."
– Dr. Karin Orvis, U.S. Chief Statistician
Community News and Upcoming Events

Community News and Upcoming Events

  • On Thursday, January 2, 2025, StatsPolicy.gov became live on LinkedIn! It is hosted by the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP) as a go-to destination for everything related to the U.S. Federal statistical system. Stay updated on community events, announcements, initiatives, program priorities, and more! Follow StatsPolicy.gov today.
  • On December 20, 2024, OMB published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) for 60-day comment on the first Environmental-Economic Accounting Classifications Interim Report. For more information, see the Community News section under the Products tab.
  • On December 20, 2024, OMB published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) for 60-day comment on a proposed update to the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). For more information, see the Community News section under the Products tab.
Relevant Laws, Policies, and Guidance

Relevant Laws, Policies, and Guidance

The Federal statistical system is guided by specific laws, policies, and guidance. These are foundational for the key responsibilities of the Office of Management and Budget; statistical agencies, units, and programs; Statistical Officials; and agencies across the Federal Government.
Statistical System-wide products

Statistical System-Wide Products

The Federal statistical system collaborates on development of periodic and one-time products to promote understanding of its initiatives, priorities, budgets, and activities.
ICSP

Need Help with a Survey?

For questions about or assistance with completing a federal survey, connect with the federal agency conducting or sponsoring the survey. Click here to learn about the statistical agencies. Approved federal surveys are issued an official OMB control number, which must be visible on survey forms, or available by asking the interviewer.
SAP

Need Help Finding Data?

Federal law requires agencies to have public inventories of data sets. Many are also listed on the federal government’s data catalog. To discover available data sets and apply for access to restricted and confidential data for evidence building, visit the Federal statistical system’s Standard Application Process and its growing data catalog.