2000 Census: Actions Taken to Improve the Be Counted and Questionnaire Assistance Center Programs
Abstract
The Bureau of the Census has included a number of coverage improvement initiatives in the 2000 Census that are designed to help increase the accuracy and completeness of the population count. These initiatives include a program called Be Counted as well as the opening of walk-in Questionnaire Assistance Centers. The Be Counted program is designed to count people who believe they did not receive a census questionnaire, or who were otherwise not included in the census. Aimed at traditionally hard-to-enumerate population groups, the Be Counted program is to make its forms available in various public locations, such as community centers, churches, and businesses. Questionnaire Assistance Centers are to help people-especially those with little or no English- speaking ability-complete their census questionnaires by providing assistance in various languages on a walk-in basis. The centers are also to distribute Be Counted forms. Both programs were tested as part of the Bureau's 1998 dress rehearsal for the 2000 Census. As agreed with your offices, this report provides information on the status of the Be Counted and Questionnaire Assistance Center programs, paying particular attention to the steps the Bureau has taken to address certain shortcomings that the Bureau encountered during the dress rehearsal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA373797
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office