federalnewsnetwork.com/open-datatransparency/2026/10/falling-response-rates-push-census-bureau-to-test-new-ways-of-collecting-data Falling response rates push Census Bureau to test new ways of collecting data
The Census Bureau is seeking OMB approval to test automated and file-upload methods for business surveys, aiming to reduce reporting burden and improve data accuracy as survey response rates decline. The phased research began with more than 100 companies and may expand through 2027.
