Keywords: New database: Aug. 16, 2010 Next update: Aug. 2011

Local Government Spending in U.S. Counties, Cities, and Special Districts

Local Government Spending in U.S. Counties, Cities, and Special Districts contains financial data reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. These data are the result of a census, which is conducted every five years (years ending in '2' and '7'). A sample of state and local governments is used to collect data in the intervening years. A new sample is selected every five years (years ending in '4' and '9'). See the Census Bureaus' website for additional information on the survey. Users of these data are urged to exercise caution since these data are derived from surveys and not from direct reporting. In particular, users should use data obtained directly from these state, county, city/township, special district, and educational establishments when they are available. As indicated, the source of these data is the U.S. Census Bureau.