Statistical Agencies: Collection and Reporting of Race and Ethnicity Data
T-GGD-97-92
Published: Apr 23, 1997. Publicly Released: Apr 23, 1997.
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GAO discussed the reporting of race and ethnicity data, focusing on: (1) its prior work on the collection and reporting of race and ethnicity data by the Bureau of the Census for the decennial census, as well as by other federal agencies; and (2) state reporting of race and ethnicity data to federal agencies for health and educational purposes.
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CensusData collectionData integrityGovernment informationHispanic AmericansMinoritiesPopulation statisticsReporting requirementsSurveysVital records