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