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GAO-20-111R i (2019-10-31)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaeadh0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 2020 Census Status Update on Early Operations This correspondence is the first in a series of updates meant to provide timely reporting on 2020 Census activities and operations. This update includes information from GAO's ongoing work on in-field address canvassing, hiring for early operations, information technology (IT) systems development and testing, and cybersecurity. In recent years, GAO has identified challenges that raise serious concerns about the Census Bureau's (Bureau's) ability to conduct a cost-effective count of the nation, including new innovations, acquisition and development of IT systems, and other challenges. In 2017, these challenges led us to place the 2020 Census on GAO's High Risk list. Early Operations for the 2020 Census Are Generally on Track The Bureau is generally on track to meet upcoming selected key dates. In August 2019, the Bureau began in-field address canvassing, which helps ensure a complete and accurate list of addressees that the Bureau uses to invite residents to participate in the Census. As shown below, the Bureau experienced high levels of productivity for the in-field address canvassing operation, which finished in early October 2019. Weekly In-Field Address Canvassing Productivity Address Canvassing Productivity Blocks (in thousands) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 ~0N, (\ \ 1b\ lb Expected Blocks Completed 0 Blocks Completed Source GAO analysis of data from the Bureau's Unified Tracking System. I GAO-20-111R The Bureau Is Taking Actions to Address Key Identified Risks and Challenges, but Significant Work Remains The Bureau is experiencing delays in hiring for early operations, citing delays in processing background clearances and greater than expected attrition, as shown below. The Bureau plans to address these challenges by adapting its hiring and onboarding process for peak operations in May 2020, including recruiting more applicants, expanding the number of locations for selected applicants to get fingerprinted, and providing additional training for replacement hires. United States Government Accountability Office