Attachment 1 - Finance Letters

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(08-14-2023)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

A Message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
We request your parcipaon with the 2023 Annual Survey of Local Government Finances.
This survey provides the only source of naonwide and comprehensive informaon on state
and local government finances. Results of this survey are used by the U.S. Congress, federal
agencies, state governments, other local governments, educational and research organizations,
and the general public. For example, these data are oen used to determine the amount of
federal grant money your state government is required to pass through to local governments.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code.
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over mulple
sessions to complete the survey.
Information about the authority, confidentiality, and burden of this data collecon can be
found on the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer helpline at 1-800-832-2839, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director

census.gov

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(08-14-2023)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eightdigit OMB approval number is 0607-0585 and appears in the top right corner of each reporng
screen. Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidenality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 161 and 182, authorize the U.S. Census Bureau to
conduct this collection and request your voluntary assistance. These data are subject to
provisions of Title 13, United States Code, Section 9(b), which exempt data that are customarily
provided in public records from rules of confidentiality.
Burden Esmate Statement
We estimate the Annual Survey of Local Government Finances will take an average of 1.5 to 6
hours to complete. Factors such as government size, complexity, and acvity will affect your
actual time to complete the survey. This estimate includes the time to review instructions,
search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review
the survey.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

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(08-14-2023)

Washington, DC 20233-0001

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the Annual
Survey of Local Government Finances is
0607-0585.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a leer asking you to complete the 2023 Annual
Survey of Local Government Finances. If you have submied your survey in the past few
weeks, thank you. If you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted
below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authencaon code OR locate this report under “My Surveys”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over mulple
sessions to complete the survey.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer helpline at 1-800-832-2839, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Lisa E. Donaldson
Chief, Economy-Wide Stascs Division
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
1201 E 10th St
Jeffersonville IN 47132-0001
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300

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(08-14-2023)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
U.S. Census Bureau
Permit No. G-58

Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED: Annual Survey of State Government Finances

Hello,
I am writing to request information for our Annual Survey of State Government Finances. This annual
survey enables the Census Bureau to develop statistical estimates of government revenue, expenditure,
debt, and assets. We publish these estimates in summarized format, by Census Bureau category, for all
states. The statistics are used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in that agency's mission to develop
the National Income and Product Accounts - Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income, and the
like. The statistics also are used by other Federal agencies, states, and policy makers to develop a
variety of important economic measures. The voluntary survey is authorized by Title 13, United States
Code, Section 161 and 182, and has been approved by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget
(approval # 0607-0585). Due to its public nature, information provided from this request are exempt
from confidential treatment as cited in Title 13, United States Code, Section 9.
As in previous years, we would like to obtain copies of the report(s) specified below. The data
requested are for your government's fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
ELECTRONIC REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE DATA
Please provide these files in your preferred format (except PDF) to us via e-mail by February 17, 2023.
If you have any questions about this request, the survey, or the transmission of the files, please contact
me at 1-866-820-7210, or via e-mail at: ewd.state.finance@census.gov.
We request a variety of reports for the annual survey. Some are specialized, while others are standard
(such as annual financial reports). If any of the standard reports we request from your agency are
available from an internet site, you may direct us to the web pages in lieu of providing a hard copy. For
any reports so available, we will eliminate this request for future surveys.
We appreciate your continued cooperation in this important annual survey.
Sincerely,
Chief, State Finance and Tax Statistics Branch
U.S. Census Bureau

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

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(07-19-2023)

Washington, DC 20233-0001

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the Annual
Survey of Public Pensions is 0607-0585.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a leer asking you to complete the 2023 Annual
Survey of Public Pensions. If you have submitted your survey in the past few weeks, thank
you. If you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Registor OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authencaon code OR locate this report under “My Surveys”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over mulple
sessions to complete the survey.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer helpline at 1-800-832-2839, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Lisa E. Donaldson
Chief, Economy-Wide Stascs Division
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
1201 E 10th St
Jeffersonville IN 47132-0001
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300

ASPP-L1R

(07-19-2023)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
U.S. Census Bureau
Permit No. G-58

ASPP-L1
(07-19-2023)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

A Message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
We request your parcipaon with the 2023 Annual Survey of Public Pensions. This survey is the
only source of comprehensive informaon on the finances of state and locally administered public
employee defined benefit plans in the United States. The informaon collected serves as an integral
part of the foundaon for developing naonal economic and public policy by measuring public
activity.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code.
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over mulple
sessions to complete the survey.
Information about the authority, confidentiality, and burden of this data collecon can be found on
the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer helpline at 1-800-832-2839, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director

census.gov

ASPP-L1
(07-19-2023)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0585 and appears in the top right corner of each reporting screen.
Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidenality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 161 and 182, authorize the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct
this collection and request your voluntary assistance. These data are subject to provisions of Title
13 United States Code, Section 9(b), which exempt data that are customarily provided in public
records from rules of confidentiality.
Burden Esmate Statement
We estimate the Annual Survey of Public Pensions will take an average of 2.5 hours to complete.
Factors such as government size, complexity, and acvity will affect your actual me to complete
the survey. This estimate includes the time to review instructions, search existing data sources,
gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the survey.

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(07-19-2023)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the Annual
Survey of Public Pensions is 0607-0585.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2023 Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Please complete the survey online using the following information:

Authentication Code:
Due Date: PAST DUE – Respond within 10 days
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authencaon code OR locate this report under “My Surveys”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over mulple
sessions to complete the survey.
If you recently reported, you can verify your filing status by clicking on “Opons” and then
“Filing Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer helpline at 1-800-832-2839, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Lisa E. Donaldson
Chief, Economy-Wide Stascs Division
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

Subject: DUE DATE REMINDER: Annual Survey of State Government Finances, Finances of Insurance
Trust Systems

Hello,
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau requested your participation with the 2022 Annual Survey of State
Government Finances, Finances of Insurance Trust Systems. If you have submitted your survey in the
past few weeks, thank you. If you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Please report data by February 17, 2023, for the fiscal year ending in 2022.
For assistance with completing this survey, please email our office at ewd.statetax@census.gov.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America's people, places and our economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
Chief, State Finance and Tax Statistics Branch
U.S. Census Bureau

Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED: Annual Survey of State Government Finances, Finances of Insurance
Trust Systems

Hello,
We request your participation with the 2022 Annual Survey of State Government Finances, Finances of
Insurance Trust Systems.
This survey provides measures of revenue by source, expenditures by character and function,
indebtedness by term, and cash and investments by purpose for the 50 state governments in the United
States. It is the only comprehensive source of information on the finances of all state governments in
the United States. The information collected serves as an integral part of the foundation for developing
national economic and public policy by measuring public activity.
Please complete the attached questionnaire for each of the funds listed at the beginning of this message
and return to the Census Bureau at ewd.state.finance@census.gov by February 17th, 2023.
For assistance with completing this survey, please call our customer helpline at 1-866-820-7210,
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time or email us at
ewd.state.finance@census.gov. Information about the authority, confidentiality, and burden of this data
collection can be found below.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America's people, places, and economy.
Sincerely,
Chief, State Finance and Tax Statistics Branch
U.S. Census Bureau

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-0585 and appears in the top right corner of the paper survey form. Without
this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 161 and 182, authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to
conduct this collection and request your voluntary assistance. These data are subject to provisions of
Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9(b), which exempts data that are customarily provided in public records from
rules of confidentiality.
Burden Estimate Statement
We estimate the Annual Survey of State Government Finances, Finances of Insurance Trust Systems
survey will take an average of 1 hour to complete, including the time to review instructions, search
existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the survey.

Subject: DUE DATE REMINDER: Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections

Good Afternoon,
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau requested your participation with the 2023 Annual Survey of State
Government Tax Collections. If you have submitted your survey in the past few weeks, thank you. If
you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Please report data by January 25, 2024, for the fiscal year ending in 2023.
For assistance with completing this survey, please email our office at ewd.statetax@census.gov.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America's people, places and our economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
The Annual Tax Survey Team

Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED: Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections

Hello,
The U.S. Census Bureau requests your participation with the 2023 Annual Survey of State Government
Tax Collections (STC). This survey is the only comprehensive source of details on tax collections by type
of tax imposed and collected by state governments in the United States. The U.S. Congress, federal
agencies, state and local governments, educational and research organizations, and the general public
utilize these data for the following purposes: development of gross domestic product estimates,
development of the national income and product accounts, and tax policy research.
Starting with the third quarter of 2023, respondents will no longer be asked to provide pari-mutuel data
(T14). Data for pari-mutuels should now be included in T18 (Sports Betting and Pari-mutuels).
Please utilize the attached F5 excel workbook to provide your responses by January 25, 2024.
To alleviate the potential added burden, respondents have the option to submit a revenue file that
includes all revenue accounts and their descriptions with the dollar amounts. The Census Bureau will
then take over applying the tax codes and aggregating the data. Please do not hesitate to contact us
with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people, places, and economy.
Sincerely,
Nick Orsini
Associate Director for Economic Programs
U.S. Census Bureau

OMB Number (STC)
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0585. Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 161 and 182, authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct this
collection and request your voluntary assistance. These data are subject to provisions of Title 13, United
States Code, Section 9(b), exempting data that are customarily provided in public records from rules of
confidentiality.
Burden Estimate Statement (STC)
We estimate the 2023 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections will take 1.5 to 10 hours, with
an average of 3.5 hours, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather
and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the survey.

Subject: PAST DUE NOTICE: Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections

Good Afternoon,
The U.S. Census Bureau recently requested your response to the 2023 Annual Survey of State
Government Tax Collections. If you have submitted your survey in the past few days, thank you. If you
have not yet submitted your survey, please do so within 10 days.
For assistance with completing this survey, please email our office at ewd.statetax@census.gov
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America's people, places and our economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
The Annual Tax Survey Team