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Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP) is a key advisory body within the U.S. government, focusing on the coordination and policy-making for federal statistical activities.
Mission
The mission of the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy is to facilitate coordination among federal statistical agencies to ensure the production of high-quality, objective, and useful statistical information. ICSP supports the integration of federal statistical activities to meet the needs of policymakers, researchers, and the public for evidence-based decision-making.
Parent organization
The ICSP is part of the Office of Management and Budget, specifically under the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Legislation
The ICSP was established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, which was later amended in 1995 to further define its roles and responsibilities.
Partners
Number of employees
The ICSP does not have its own employees; it comprises members from various federal statistical agencies.
Organization structure
- Council Members include the heads of principal statistical agencies and statistical officials from other federal departments.
- Subcommittees may be formed to address specific statistical policy issues or to coordinate on particular initiatives.
List of programs
- Coordination of Federal Statistical Activities
- Development of Statistical Policy Directives
- Strategic Planning for Federal Statistics
Last total enacted budget
The ICSP's activities are funded through the general budget of the Office of Management and Budget, and specific figures are not publicly detailed.
Leader
The leader of the ICSP is the Chief Statistician of the United States.
Services provided
ICSP provides strategic direction for federal statistics, setting policy, evaluating agency performance, approving statistical collections, promoting data sharing, and coordinating U.S. participation in international statistical activities. It works to standardize practices, ensuring data quality and comparability across agencies.
Regulations overseen
While ICSP does not directly oversee regulations, it influences federal statistical policy, including standards for data collection, confidentiality, and dissemination.
Headquarters address
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, USA
Website
The ICSP does not have its own distinct website; its activities are primarily reflected on the OMB's website.
Wikipedia article
There does not appear to be a specific Wikipedia article for the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy, but it might be mentioned under Office of Management and Budget.