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Decennial Census: Automation of the Geographic Support System

GGD-87-75BR Published: May 27, 1987. Publicly Released: Jun 08, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the Census Bureau's development of its automated geographic support system to determine: (1) the system's estimated building and operating costs; (2) whether development was on schedule; and (3) whether the Bureau's management procedures were adequate to ensure the completion of a timely and cost-efficient system.

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