In response to the unprecedented circumstances presented by COVID-19 and the urgent need for data, the U.S. Census launched two new experimental “pulse” surveys to measure temporal social and economic trends in the Nation’s small businesses and households during this crisis. This program expands the Census Bureau’s capability to conduct these types of surveys, to include the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which provides for an ongoing collection of high frequency, timely, and granular information about current economic conditions and trends, as well as the impact of national, subnational, or sector-level shocks on business activity.

This performance indicator measures the number of EDA grants made to communities and regions to help build the capacity to support the manufacturing-related activities and needs of businesses.

All GS 1-10 (or equivalent) employees listed as having a targeted disability as identified in Form SF256 AND have a "permanent" appointment (Type of Appointment code is 01, 02, 06, or 07)

In response to the unprecedented circumstances presented by COVID-19 and the urgent need for data, the U.S. Census launched two new experimental “pulse” surveys to measure temporal social and economic trends in the Nation’s small businesses and households during this crisis. This program expands the Census Bureau’s capability to conduct these types of surveys, to include the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which provides for an ongoing collection of high frequency, timely, and granular information about current economic conditions and trends, as well as the impact of national, subnational, or sector-level shocks on business activity.

Sound acquisition practices help guard against inefficiency and waste and improve the ability to obtain quality supplies and services that are on time and within budget. There are many ways to achieve savings through more effective acquisition practices, including: ending contracts that do not meet program needs; negotiating more favorably priced contracts; developing more strategic acquisition approaches; and reengineering ineffective business processes. This element will measure the Department’s progress in reducing spending through more effective acquisition practices.

The number of new and existing minority business enterprises (MBE) assisted through an MBDA program. A MBE is a business enterprise that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged individual; and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged individuals.

This performance indicator measures the number of EDA grants to communities and regions to help build the capacity to support the manufacturing-related activities and needs of businesses.

All GS 1-10 (or equivalent) employees listed as having a disability, including those coded (06) who do not identify the disability AND have a "permanent" appointment (Type of Appointment code is 01, 02, 06, or 07)

All GS 11 and above (or equivalent) employees listed as having a targeted disability as identified in Form SF256 AND have a "permanent" appointment (Type of Appointment code is 01, 02, 06, or 07)

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.