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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 Chief Statistician of the United States

"Our Nation’s future, and the ability to serve our citizens equitably and effectively, requires high quality, useful, and objective information for decision-making across the public and private sectors. The Federal statistical system is key to generating this trusted information."
– Dr. Karin Orvis, Chief Statistician of the United States
Community News and Upcoming Events

Community News and Upcoming Events

  • OMB published a Request for Information on April 27, 2023, seeking public input to help inform the work of the Bioeconomy Interagency Technical Working Group, convened by CSOTUS.
  • OMB is currently reviewing and seeking to revise OMB’s Race and Ethnicity Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD15). For more information, visit the SPD15 revision website. OMB also issued a discussion of the current flexibilities of and best practices for collecting and reporting more detailed race and ethnicity data.
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 the Chief Statistician of the United States; 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.