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GAO-20-368R 1 (2020-02-12)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaeaqj0001 and id is 1 raw text is: A Report to Congressional Requesters February 2020 2020 Census Initial Enumeration Underway but Readiness for Upcoming Operations Is Mixed This correspondence is the second in a series of updates meant to provide timely reporting on the Census Bureau's (Bureau) 2020 Census activities and operations. This update includes information from GAO's ongoing work on preparing for operations including recruiting and hiring, information technology (IT) systems development and testing, and cybersecurity. In recent years, GAO has identified challenges that raise serious concerns about the Bureau's ability to conduct a cost-effective count of the nation, including new innovations, acquisition and development of IT systems, and other challenges. In 2017, these challenges led us to place the 2020 Census on GAO's High Risk list. The Bureau Has Generally Executed Early Operations on Schedule, but Faces Challenges Going Forward Preparation for Data Collection Operations The Bureau continues to prepare for upcoming operations for the 2020 Census. These activities included launching media materials and opening area census offices and call centers. The Bureau's first self-response mailing is expected to arrive at households beginning March 12, 2020. Further, the Bureau has begun or is preparing to begin four operations that reach populations that do not receive mail at their residence, including (1) remote areas; (2) areas in which many housing units do not have mail delivered to their homes; (3) individuals living in transitory locations, such as hotels and campgrounds; and (4) individuals in group quarters, such as college resident halls and correctional facilities, as well those experiencing homelessness. The Bureau has also begun work on its Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Operation, which will provide staff to help people complete the questionnaire in locations with low self-response. Recruiting The Bureau is behind in its recruiting of applicants for upcoming operations. If the Bureau does not recruit sufficient individuals, it may have difficulty hiring enough staff to complete its upcoming operations within scheduled time frames. As shown by the graphic, despite efforts to increase recruiting through advertisements and increased recruiting staff, the Bureau continues to miss its interim recruiting goals as of February 3, 2020. Census Bureau Progress on Recruiting as of February 2020 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 ~~~~- ~I Q6 - )U1N0 ) O1 0 - u - )~ ~0 D~ C 0 > > > a) a) KXC . z000aa o 4) d) n wmm L fL 4 4 ( A - 0 )o 000 zz can .- ,, u.Liu. -... Recruiting Goal - Total Recruited Source: GAO analysis of Census Bureau Unified Tracking System Data. GAO-20-368R United States Government Accountability Office

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