This report is part of a continuing series designed to  provide information on the structure, function,  finances, and employment of our nation’s nearly  90,000 state and local governments. The U.S. Census  Bureau produces data quinquennially as part of the  Census of Governments for years ending in “2” and  “7.” Additional statistics are produced annually and  quarterly during the intercensal period from data col - lected in sample surveys. These surveys provide a  wealth of information on state and local government  employment and financial activity.