The Survey of State Government Research and Development measures the extent of R&D activity performed and funded by the governments of each of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico (collectively, states). By employing consistent, uniform definitions and collection techniques, the survey allows collection of state R&D expenditures data that are comparable nationwide. The survey is a census of state government departments, agencies, commissions, public authorities, and dependent entities with R&D activities. This dataset includes Survey of State Government Research and Development assets for 2022.

Abstract

The Innovations and Emerging Practices in Local Government 2016 Survey is part of an ongoing research partnership between the International City/County Management Association, the Center for Urban Innovation at Arizona State University, and the Alliance for Innovation. This survey explores various topics related to public sector innovation as well as newly emerging issues and practices affecting local government management. Specific topics addressed in the survey include innovation and change in local government, performance data analytics, public engagement, regulation of the sharing economy (i.e., Uber, AirBnB, etc.), and infrastructure financing.

Methodology

ICMA’s database of local governments includes approximately 11,000 U.S. municipalities and 2,900 U.S. counties with populations of 2,500 or greater, as well as a majority of municipalities and counties with populations under 2,500 (https://icma.org/survey-research).

The survey was launched in April 2016 via postal mail to a sample of 5,450 U.S. local governments, and an option for online submission was also made available. The survey sample included all local governments with a population of 250,000 or greater, and one in three local governments selected at random from communities with populations less than 250,000. Responses were received from 599 of the governments surveyed, yielding a response rate of 11.0% and an overall margin of error of +/- 3.9%.

Usage

Available documentation is contained in zip files labelled by survey year (see

Supporting Files). Documentation will always include the survey instrument; where available, documentation may also include codebooks and response rates.

The City of Norfolk is committed to using data to help inform decisions and allocate resources. One important source of data is input from residents about their priorities and satisfaction with the services we provide. Norfolk last conducted a citywide survey of residents in 2014.

To provide up-to-date information regarding resident priorities and satisfaction, Norfolk contracted with ETC institute to conduct a survey of residents. This survey was conducted in the fall of 2022; surveys were sent via the U.S. Postal Service and respondents were given the choice of responding by mail, online, or by telephone. This survey represents a random and statistically valid sample of residents from across the city. ETC Institute monitored responses and followed up to ensure all sections of the city were represented. An opportunity was also provided for residents not included in the random sample to take the survey and express their views. This dataset includes all survey data, excluding demographic data to protect privacy. This dataset will be updated every two years.

Version 4 release notes:Changes release notes description, does not change data.Version 3 release notesAdds 2018 data.Renames some columns so all column names are <= 32 characters to fix Stata limit.
Version 2 release notesAdds 2017 data. R and Stata files now available.

The .csv file includes data from the years 1992-2016. No data was changed. Only column names were changed to standardize it across years. Some columns (e.g. Population) that are not in all years are removed. Amounts are in thousands of dollars.
The zip file includes all raw (completely untouched) files for years 1992-2016.

From the Census, "The Annual Survey of State Government Finances provides a comprehensive summary of the annual survey findings for state governments, as well as data for individual states. The tables contain detail of revenue by source, expenditure by object and function, indebtedness by term, and assets by purpose." (link to this quote is below)

Information from the U.S. Census about the data is here. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/state/about.html

Layers in this dataset represent Public Land Survey System subdivisions for Canadian County. Included are Townships, Sections, Quarter Sections and Government Lots. This data was created from 2019 to 2021 as part of a project to update county parcel data in partnership with ProWest & Associates (https://www.prowestgis.com/) and CEC Corporation (https://www.connectcec.com/). Corners were located to the quarter section level and additional corners were determined for the South Canadian River meanders based on the original government surveys. Quarter section corners were located using Certified Corner Records ( filed by Oklahoma licensed professional surveyors with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries where those records included coordinates. When a corner record could not be found or did not include coordinates, other interpolation methods were employed. These included connecting known corner record locations to unknown corners using data from filed subdivisions or from highway plans on record with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Where no corner records with coordinates were available and no interpolation methods could be used, aerial inspection was used to locate corners as the last option.Corner location accuracy varies as the method of locating the corner varies. For corners located using Certified Corner Records, accuracy is high depending on the age of the corner record and can possibly be less than 1 U.S. Foot. For corners located using interpolation methods, accuracy depends on the additional material used to interpolate the corner. In general, newer subdivisions and highway plans yield higher accuracy. For meander corners located using original government surveys, accuracy will be low due to the age of those surveys which date to the 1870's at the earliest. Additionally, corners that were located with aerials as the last available option cannot be assumed to be accurate.The data was built at the quarter section level first by connecting located corners and larger subdivisions were created from the quarter sections. For townships that extend into Grady County, township lines were only roughly located outside sections not in Canadian County.

Abstract

The International City/County Management Association conducts surveys on local government practices and policies, independently and with partners, including Form of Government (FOG) surveys. Form of government refers to the legal structure under which municipalities and counties in the United States organize (for example, the council-manager vs. the mayor-council form of government). The topic also refers to governance issues and how a local government operates. The Municipal Form of Government (FOG) surveys cover form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, and the selection and composition of elected officials in cities/municipalities. The survey is conducted once every five years.

Methodology

ICMA’s database of local governments includes approximately 11,000 U.S. municipalities and 2,900 U.S. counties with populations of 2,500 or greater, as well as a majority of municipalities and counties with populations under 2,500 (https://icma.org/survey-research). The county or municipal clerk responds to the Form of Government survey.

Usage

Available documentation is contained in zip files labelled by survey year (see Supporting Files). Documentation will always include the survey instrument; where available, documentation may also include codebooks and response rates.

State and local government employment data are provided in this file. Full- and part-time employment, full-time equivalency, and payroll statistics are included. Data are supplied by type of government and by function. Governmental functions include education (elementary, secondary, and higher education), police and fire protection, financial and central administration, judicial and legal, utilities, public welfare, parks and recreation, health care, transit, and natural resources. (Source: downloaded from ICPSR 7/13/10)

Please Note: This dataset is part of the historical CISER Data Archive Collection and is also available at ICPSR at https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08688.v1. We highly recommend using the ICPSR version as they may make this dataset available in multiple data formats in the future.

This data collection was a part of a larger research project designed to examine the role of public-private partnerships and local development organizations (LDO) in rural America. Most studies of local development policy have examined the activities of local governments, or, in a few cases, the effects of LDOs. There has been, however, little research on how local governments and development organizations interact, the effects of their activities on policies, and the outcomes of those policies on job and income growth. The purpose of this research project was to gain a better understanding of the organization of economic development in nonmetropolitan areas, specifically, what factors led to policy adoption and the creation of an LDO in a community. In the fall of 1998, this survey was sent to local government officials in United States cities with a population between 2,500 and 50,000 (nonmetropolitan areas). The survey included questions on what was being done to promote economic development and attract new businesses, whether new businesses were created or moved into the community as a result of the development efforts, funding for economic development, and sources of the funding (e.g., state grants-in-aid or local revenues). Additional topics included types of business incentives, performance agreements, labor surveys (identifying wages and benefits), job training programs, and types of barriers experienced. Each local government agency was also surveyed on their interaction with organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, private lending institutions, neighborhood associations, churches, and regional planning commissions, and whether any of these organizations helped in developing local economic development strategies and in what manner.

Singapore DBUs & ACUs: Monetary Survey: Government Deposits data was reported at 89,348.500 SGD mn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 94,133.300 SGD mn for Aug 2018. Singapore DBUs & ACUs: Monetary Survey: Government Deposits data is updated monthly, averaging 126,104.100 SGD mn from Mar 2004 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 175 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 184,204.200 SGD mn in Mar 2013 and a record low of 77,128.800 SGD mn in Dec 2017. Singapore DBUs & ACUs: Monetary Survey: Government Deposits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Monetary Authority of Singapore. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.KA005: Monetary Survey: Domestic Banking Units (DBUs) and Asian Currency Units (ACUs).

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conducts national surveys of all U.S. counties and ~8,000 U.S. municipalities with populations of 2,500 or greater on topics of interest to local governments, including forms of government, economic development, service delivery, and sustainability. Innovations and Emerging Practices in Local Government Survey 2016 covers various topics related to public sector innovation as well as newly emerging issues and practices affecting local government management.

description: The Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances provides statistics on revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets (cash and security holdings) for governments. There are statistics for the 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a national summary. Statistics are also available by level of government -- state, local, and state plus local aggregates.; abstract: The Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances provides statistics on revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets (cash and security holdings) for governments. There are statistics for the 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a national summary. Statistics are also available by level of government -- state, local, and state plus local aggregates.

Employees & Customers satisfaction survey

Abstract

ICMA and Cornell University partnered on this survey to gain a better understanding of local government policies, programs, and other activities related to immigrant populations in their communities.

Methodology

ICMA’s database of local governments includes approximately 11,000 U.S. municipalities and 2,900 U.S. counties with populations of 2,500 or greater, as well as a majority of municipalities and counties with populations under 2,500 (https://icma.org/survey-research).

The survey was distributed in the spring of 2018 to chief administrative officers of all municipalities with a population over 10,000 and counties of all populations across the United States. It was completed by 1,201 local governments, yielding an overall response rate of 17% with a 3% margin of error. Not all respondents answered every question.

Usage

Available documentation is contained in zip files labelled by survey year (see

Supporting Files). Documentation will always include the survey instrument; where available, documentation may also include codebooks and response rates.

Data collected during a community survey, undertaken at the request of the NSW Accelerating Digital Government Taskforce. The survey sought to understand broad perceptions around potential benefits, concerns, preference and priorities for digital government in NSW. Details of the survey method, results and analysis are available in a separate PDF report.

Customer satisfaction, usage and awareness data relating to transacting with the Queensland Government (online survey conducted with n=2000 Queenslanders in July 2017)

The 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2011 National Public Services Surveys are nationally representative surveys focusing on access to, quality and satisfaction with services in Sierra Leone. They contain data on 6341 households in 635 enumeration areas. The first survey was conducted directly before decentralization of public services to local government, and serves as a baseline in the analysis of local government performance. In addition to public services, the survey collects information on knowledge of decentralization and interest in government; local priorities for social and economic development; participation and voice in local decision-making; and social cohesion of communities. Subsequent survey rounds track service access and quality as decentralization was rolled out.

Key Table Information.Table Title.Government Units: U.S. and State: Census Years 1942 - 2022.Table ID.GOVSTIMESERIES.CG00ORG01.Survey/Program.Public Sector.Year.2024.Dataset.PUB Public Sector Annual Surveys and Census of Governments.Source.U.S. Census Bureau, Public Sector.Release Date.2023-08-24.Release Schedule.For information about Census of Governments planned data product releases, see https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/gus/newsroom/updates.html.Dataset Universe.Census of Governments - Organization (CG):The universe of this file is all federal, state, and local government units in the United States. In addition to the federal government and the 50 state governments, the Census Bureau recognizes five basic types of local governments. The government types are: County, Municipal, Township, Special District, and School District. Of these five types, three are categorized as General Purpose governments: County, municipal, and township governments are readily recognized and generally present no serious problem of classification. However, legislative provisions for school district and special district governments are diverse. These two types are categorized as Special Purpose governments. Numerous single-function and multiple-function districts, authorities, commissions, boards, and other entities, which have varying degrees of autonomy, exist in the United States. The basic pattern of these entities varies widely from state to state. Moreover, various classes of local governments within a particular state also differ in their characteristics. Refer to the Individual State Descriptions report for an overview of all government entities authorized by state.The Public Use File provides a listing of all independent government units, and dependent school districts active as of fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Annual Surveys of Public Employment & Payroll (EP) and State and Local Government Finances (LF):The target population consists of all 50 state governments, the District of Columbia, and a sample of local governmental units (counties, cities, townships, special districts, school districts). In years ending in '2' and '7' the entire universe is canvassed. In intervening years, a sample of the target population is surveyed. Additional details on sampling are available in the survey methodology descriptions for those years.The Annual Survey of Public Pensions (PP):The target population consists of state- and locally-administered defined benefit funds and systems of all 50 state governments, the District of Columbia, and a sample of local governmental units (counties, cities, townships, special districts, school districts). In years ending in '2' and '7' the entire universe is canvassed. In intervening years, a sample of the target population is surveyed. Additional details on sampling are available in the survey methodology descriptions for those years.The Annual Surveys of State Government Finance (SG) and State Government Tax Collections (TC):The target population consists of all 50 state governments. No local governments are included. For the purpose of Census Bureau statistics, the term "state government" refers not only to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of a given state, but it also includes agencies, institutions, commissions, and public authorities that operate separately or somewhat autonomously from the central state government but where the state government maintains administrative or fiscal control over their activities as defined by the Census Bureau. Additional details are available in the survey methodology description.The Annual Survey of School System Finances (SS):The Annual Survey of School System Finances targets all public school systems providing elementary and/or secondary education in all 50 states and the District of Columbia..Methodology.Data Items and Other Identifying Records.Total federal, state, and local government units by state.Unit(s) of Observation.The basic reporting unit is the governmental unit, defined as an organized entity which in addition to having governmental character, has sufficient discretion in the management of its own affairs to distinguish it as separate from the administrative structure of any other governmental unit.The reporting units for the Annual Survey of School System Finances are public school systems that provide elementary and/or secondary education. The term "public school systems" includes two types of government entities with responsibility for providing education services: (1) school districts that are administratively and fiscally independent of any other government and are counted as separate governments; and (2) public school systems that lack sufficient autonomy to be counted as separate governments and are classified as a dependent agency of some other government—a county, municipal, township, or state government. Charter school systems whose charters are held by nongovernmental entities are deemed to be out of...

The 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) was administered by Advanis, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada. This comprehensive survey measured federal government employees’ opinions about their engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace, workplace well-being, compensation, diversity and inclusion, and the impacts of COVID-19. The 2020 Public Service Employee Survey was conducted from November 30, 2020 to January 29, 2021. A total of 188,786 employees in 87 federal departments and agencies responded to the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey, for a response rate of 61%. The 2020 Public Service Employee Survey datasets contain the results of the survey by year (2020, 2019 and 2018) for the Public Service and departments/agencies, and the results broken down by demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender) and organizational units. Results for 2019 and 2018 are only provided for questions repeated in the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey.