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Evaluation of the Methodology the Census Bureau Used to Select the Test Sites for the 2026 Census Test
| Date Issued | March 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Report Number | OIG-26-012-I |
| Report Type | Audits / Evaluations, Census Reading Room |
| Description |
Our evaluation found that the bureau could not provide documentation supporting how it planned, executed, and oversaw the test site selection process. As a result, we could not verify how the bureau selected the test sites. |
| View Abstract | OIG-26-012-I_Abstract_SECURED.pdf |
| View Announcement | 2024-11-21_CTSS_Evaluation_Announcement-SECURED.pdf |
| View Report | OIG-26-012-I_SECURED.pdf |
