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2020 Census: Status Update on Early Operations

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Oct. 31, 2019
Release Date Oct. 31, 2019
Report No. GAO-20-111R
Summary:

The 2020 Census includes many operations that must be successfully carried out on schedule for a cost-effective headcount of the country’s population.

We found that the Census Bureau is generally on track to meet key deadlines. For instance, it was ahead of schedule in its address canvassing field work (which helps ensure a complete and accurate list of addresses).

However, the agency plans to make changes to its hiring approach because it experienced delays in bringing staff on board for early operations. In addition, the Bureau has critical work remaining to complete IT system development and testing, as well as security assessments.

A census worker approaching a house

A census worker approaching a house

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