Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology
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Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) is an interagency committee dedicated to enhancing the statistical methodologies used by federal agencies to ensure high-quality data.
Mission
The Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology's mission is to improve the quality of federal statistics by advising the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP) on statistical methodologies. It aims to coordinate and disseminate best practices in statistical methods among all federal statistical agencies, promoting consistency and quality in statistical data production.
Parent organization
The FCSM operates under the Office of Management and Budget, specifically within the Statistical and Science Policy Branch.
Legislation
FCSM was established by the Office of Management and Budget in 1975, without specific legislation but as part of OMB's role in setting statistical policy.
Partners
- Interagency Council on Statistical Policy
- Various federal statistical agencies
Number of employees
FCSM does not have a fixed number of employees as it consists of members from various federal agencies.
Organization structure
- Subcommittees are formed around specific topics like data quality, confidentiality, and administrative data use.
- Interest Groups focus on areas such as small area estimation, survey nonresponse, and data linkage.
List of programs
- Annual Research and Policy Conference
- Publication of Statistical Policy Working Papers
- Development of Guidelines and Best Practices
Last total enacted budget
FCSM's budget is not separately itemized as its activities are funded through the broader OMB budget.
Leader
The leader of FCSM holds the title of Chair, appointed by the Chief Statistician of the United States.
Services provided
FCSM provides methodological guidance, coordinates research activities, and fosters cooperation among federal statisticians. It hosts conferences, publishes working papers, and develops guidelines aimed at improving statistical practices, data quality, and the use of new statistical methods across federal agencies.
Regulations overseen
FCSM does not directly oversee regulations but influences statistical policy and practices through its recommendations to OMB and ICSP.
Headquarters address
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, USA