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State Data File Record Layout
The data file (yystate.dat) is comprised of 84-character data records for governments in the State Data ID File with one record per governmental function. All payroll and part-time hours in the data file are 31-day monthly equivalent values for the month of March (October prior to 1997).
| Description | Length | Position |
|---|---|---|
| State code (states & DC in alpha sequence) | 2 | 1-2 |
| Type of government code (0=state gov't) |
1 | 3-3 |
| County code | 3 | 4-6 |
| Unit Identification Number | 3 | 7-9 |
| Supplement Code | 3 | 10-12 |
| Sub Code | 2 | 13-14 |
| FILLER | 3 | 15-17 |
| Government Function Code | 3 | 18-20 |
| Full-Time Employees | 10 | 21-30 |
| Full-Time Payroll | 12 | 31-42 |
| Part-Time Employees | 10 | 43-52 |
| Part-Time Payroll | 12 | 53-64 |
| Part-Time Hours | 10 | 65-74 |
| Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 10 | 75-84 |
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