1997 NAICS

Sector 92--Public Administration - NAICS

The Sector as a Whole

The Public Administration sector consists of establishments of federal, state, and local government agencies that administer, oversee, and manage public programs and have executive, legislative, or judicial authority over other institutions within a given area. These agencies also set policy, create laws, adjudicate civil and criminal legal cases, provide for public safety and for national defense. In general, government establishments in the Public Administration sector oversee governmental programs and activities that are not performed by private establishments. Establishments in this sector typically are engaged in the organization and financing of the production of public goods and services, most of which are provided for free or at prices that are not economically significant.

Government establishments also engage in a wide range of productive activities covering not only public goods and services but also individual goods and services similar to those produced in sectors typically identified with private-sector establishments. In general, ownership is not a criterion for classification in NAICS. Therefore, government establishments engaged in the production of private-sector-like goods and services should be classified in the same industry as private-sector establishments engaged in similar activities.

As a practical matter, it is difficult to identify separate establishment detail for many government agencies. To the extent that separate establishment records are available, the administration of governmental programs is classified in Sector 92, Public Administration, while the operation of that same governmental program is classified elsewhere in NAICS based on the activities performed. For example, the governmental administrative authority for an airport is classified in Industry 92612, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, while operating the airport is classified in Industry 48811, Airport Operations. When separate records are not available to distinguish between the administration of a governmental program and the operation of it, the establishment is classified in Sector 92, Public Administration.

Examples of government-provided goods and services that are classified in sectors other than Public Administration include: schools, classified in Sector 61, Educational Services; hospitals, classified in Subsector 622, Hospitals; establishments operating transportation facilities, classified in Sector 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing; the operation of utilities, classified in Sector 22, Utilities; and the Government Printing Office, classified in Subsector 323, Printing and Related Support Activities.

921 Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support^US

The Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support subsector groups offices of government executives, legislative bodies, public finance and general government support.

9211 Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support^US

92111 Executive Offices^US

See industry description for 921110 below.

921110 Executive Offices^US

This industry comprises government establishments serving as offices of chief executives and their advisory committees and commissions. This industry includes offices of the president, governors, and mayors, in addition to executive advisory commissions.

92112 Legislative Bodies^US

See industry description for 921120 below.

921120 Legislative Bodies^US

This industry comprises government establishments serving as legislative bodies and their advisory committees and commissions. Included in this industry are legislative bodies, such as Congress, state legislatures, and advisory and study legislative commissions.

92113 Public Finance Activities^US

See industry description for 921130 below.

921130 Public Finance Activities^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in public finance, taxation and monetary policy. Included are financial administration activities, such as monetary policy; tax administration and collection; custody and disbursement of funds; debt and investment administration; auditing activities; and government employee retirement trust fund administration.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Administering income maintenance programs--are classified in Industry 923130, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs);
• Regulating insurance and banking institutions--are classified in Industry 926150, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors; and
• Performing central banking functions, such as issuing currency and acting as the fiscal agent for the central government--are classified in Industry 521110, Monetary Authorities-Central Bank.

92114 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined^US

See industry description for 921140 below.

921140 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined^US

This industry comprises government establishments serving as councils and boards of commissioners or supervisors and such bodies where the chief executive (e.g., county executive or city mayor) is a member of the legislative body (e.g., county or city council) itself.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Serving as offices of chief executives--are classified in Industry 921110, Executive Offices; and
• Serving as legislative bodies--are classified in Industry 921120, Legislative Bodies.

92115 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments^US

See industry description for 921150 below.

921150 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments^US

This industry comprises American Indian and Alaska Native governing bodies. Establishments in this industry perform legislative, judicial, and administrative functions for their American Indian and Alaska Native lands. Included in this industry are American Indian and Alaska Native councils, courts, and law enforcement bodies.

Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in providing funding for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal programs through commercial activities, such as gaming, are classified in the industry of the commercial activity; and
• Government establishments providing public administration of American Indian and Alaska Native affairs are classified in Industry 923130, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs).

92119 Other General Government Support^US

See industry description for 921190 below.

921190 Other General Government Support^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in providing general support for government. Such support services include personnel services, election boards, and other general government support establishments that are not classified elsewhere in public administration.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References.

• Government establishments primarily engaged in serving as offices of chief executives and their advisory committees and commissions are classified in Industry 921110, Executive Offices;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in serving as legislative bodies and their advisory committees and commissions are classified in Industry 921120, Legislative bodies;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in providing administration of public finance, tax collection, and monetary policy programs are classified in Industry 921130, Public Finance Activities;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in serving as combined executive and legislative offices are classified in Industry 921140, Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined; and
• Establishments primarily engaged in serving as American Indian or Alaska Native tribal leadership are classified in Industry 921150, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments.

922 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities^US

The Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities subsector groups government establishments engaged in the administration of justice, public order, and safety programs.

9221 Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities^US

92211 Courts^US

See industry description for 922110 below.

922110 Courts^US

This industry comprises civilian courts of law (except Indian tribal and Alaska Native courts). Included in this industry are civilian courts, courts of law, and sheriffs' offices conducting court functions only.

Cross-References.

• Government establishments primarily engaged in operating military courts are classified in Industry 928110, National Security; and
• Establishments primarily engaged in operating Indian tribal or Alaska Native courts are classified in Industry 921150, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments.

92212 Police Protection^US

See industry description for 922120 below.

922120 Police Protection^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and other activities related to the enforcement of the law and preservation of order. Combined police and fire departments are included in this industry.

Cross-References.

• Government establishments primarily engaged in prosecution are classified in Industry 922130, Legal Counsel and Prosecution;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in collection of law enforcement statistics are classified in Industry 922190, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for the military or National Guard are classified in Industry 928110, National Security;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for tribal governments are classified in Industry 921150, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in enforcing immigration laws are classified in Industry 928120, International Affairs;
• Sheriffs' offices conducting court functions only are classified in Industry 922110, Courts; and
• Private establishments primarily engaged in providing security and investigation services are classified in Industry 56161, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services.

92213 Legal Counsel and Prosecution^US

See industry description for 922130 below.

922130 Legal Counsel and Prosecution^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in providing legal counsel or prosecution services for the government.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References.

Government establishments primarily engaged in collecting criminal justice statistics are classified in Industry 922190, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities.

92214 Correctional Institutions^US

See industry description for 922140 below.

922140 Correctional Institutions^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in managing and operating correctional institutions. The facility is generally designed for the confinement, correction, and rehabilitation of adult and/or juvenile offenders sentenced by a court.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References.

• Government establishments primarily engaged in operating half-way houses for ex-criminal offenders and delinquent youths are classified in Industry 623990, Other Residential Care Facilities; and
• Establishments primarily engaged in managing or operating correctional facilities owned by others are classified in Industry 561210, Facilities Support Services.

92215 Parole Offices and Probation Offices^US

See industry description for 922150 below.

922150 Parole Offices and Probation Offices^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in judicially administering probation offices, parole offices and boards, and pardon boards.

Cross-References.

Government establishments primarily engaged in providing probation, parole, and pardon activities as an integral part of a central administrative corrections' office are classified in Industry 922140, Correctional Institutions.

92216 Fire Protection^US

See industry description for 922160 below.

922160 Fire Protection^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in fire fighting and other related fire protection activities. Government establishments providing combined fire protection and ambulance or rescue services are classified in this industry.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Forest fire fighting--are classified in Industry 115310, Support Activities for Forestry;
• Providing combined police and fire protection services--are classified in Industry 922120, Police Protection;
• Providing fire fighting services as a commercial activity--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services; and
• Providing ambulance services without fire protection service--are classified in Industry 621910, Ambulance Services.

92219 Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities^US

See industry description for 922190 below.

922190 Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in public order and safety (except courts, police protection, legal counsel and prosecution, correctional institutions, parole offices, probation offices, pardon boards, and fire protection). These establishments include the general administration of public order and safety programs. Government establishments responsible for the collection of statistics on public safety are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Serving as civilian courts of law (except Indian tribal and Alaska Native)--are classified in Industry 922110, Courts;
• Criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety and similar activities related to the enforcement of law--are classified in Industry 922120, Police Protection;
• Providing legal counsel to or prosecution services for their governments--are classified in Industry 922130, Legal Counsel and Prosecution;
• The confinement, correction, and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders sentenced by a court--are classified in Industry 922140, Correctional Institutions;
• Judicially administering probation offices, parole offices and boards, and pardon boards--are classified in Industry 922150, Parole Offices and Probation Offices; and
• Fire fighting and other related fire protection activities--are classified in Industry 922160, Fire Protection.

923 Administration of Human Resource Programs^US

The Administration of Human Resources Programs subsector groups government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of human resource programs.

9231 Administration of Human Resource Programs^US

92311 Administration of Education Programs^US

See industry description for 923110 below.

923110 Administration of Education Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the central coordination, planning, supervision and administration of funds, policies, intergovernmental activities, statistical reports and data collection, and centralized programs for educational administration. Government scholarship programs are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References.

Schools and local school boards are classified in Subsector 611, Educational Services.

92312 Administration of Public Health Programs^US

See industry description for 923120 below.

923120 Administration of Public Health Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the planning, administration, and coordination of public health programs and services, including environmental health activities, mental health, categorical health programs, health statistics, and immunization services. Government establishments primarily engaged in conducting public health-related inspections are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating hospitals (i.e., government or military)--are classified in Subsector 622, Hospitals;
• Providing health care in a clinical setting (i.e., military or government clinics)--are classified in Subsector 621, Ambulatory Health Care Services; and
• Inspecting food, plants, animals, and other agriculture products--are classified in Industry 926140, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities.

92313 Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)^US

See industry description for 923130 below.

923130 Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the planning, administration, and coordination of programs for public assistance, social work, and welfare activities. The administration of Social Security, disability insurance, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation programs are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Administering veterans' programs--are classified in Industry 923140, Administration of Veterans' Affairs;
• Operating state employment job service offices--are classified in Industry 561310, Employment Placement Agencies; and
• Operating programs for public assistance, social work, and welfare--are classified in Subsector 624, Social Assistance.

92314 Administration of Veterans' Affairs^US

See industry description for 923140 below.

923140 Administration of Veterans' Affairs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of programs of assistance, training, counseling, and other services to veterans and their dependents, heirs or survivors. Included in this industry are Veterans' Affairs offices that maintain liaison and coordinate activities with other service organizations and governmental agencies.

Cross-References.

• Government establishments operating veterans' hospitals are classified in Subsector 622, Hospitals;
• Establishments providing veterans' insurance are classified in Subsector 524, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities; and
• Establishments operating civic and social organizations for veterans are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations.

924 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs^US

The Administration of Environmental Quality Programs subsector groups government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of environmental quality.

9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs^US

92411 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs^US

See industry description for 924110 below.

924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) the administration, regulation, and enforcement of air and water resource programs; (2) the administration and regulation of solid waste management programs; (3) the administration and regulation of water and air pollution control and prevention programs; (4) the administration and regulation of flood control programs; (5) the administration and regulation of drainage development and water resource consumption programs; (6) the administration and regulation of toxic waste removal and cleanup programs; and (7) coordination of these activities at intergovernmental levels.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating water and irrigation systems--are classified in Industry 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems;
• Administering sanitation districts--are classified in Industry 926130, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities;
• Operating sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
• Providing waste collection, treatment, disposal, and/or remediation--are classified in Subsector 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services.

92412 Administration of Conservation Programs^US

See industry description for 924120 below.

924120 Administration of Conservation Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, regulation, supervision and control of land use, including recreational areas; conservation and preservation of natural resources; erosion control; geological survey program administration; weather forecasting program administration; and the administration and protection of publicly and privately owned forest lands. Government establishments responsible for planning, management, regulation and conservation of game, fish, and wildlife populations, including wildlife management areas and field stations; and other administrative matters relating to the protection of fish, game, and wildlife are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating parks--are classified in Industry 712190, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions;
• Operating forest property--are classified in Subsector 113, Forestry and Logging;
• Geophysical surveying and/or mapping--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
• Surveying and/or mapping (except geophysical)--are classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services;
• Weather forecasting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services;
• Operating fish and game preserves--are classified in Industry 712130, Zoos and Botanical Gardens; and
• Serving as urban planning commissions--are classified in Industry 925120, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development.

925 Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development^US

The Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development subsector groups government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of housing, urban planning, and community development.

9251 Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development^US

92511 Administration of Housing Programs^US

See industry description for 925110 below.

925110 Administration of Housing Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and planning of housing programs.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating government rental housing--are classified in Subsector 531, Real Estate;
• Conducting building inspections and enforcing building codes and standards--are classified in Industry 926150, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors; and
• Buying, pooling, and repackaging mortgages or home loans for sale to others on the secondary market--are classified in U.S. Industry 522294, Secondary Market Financing.

92512 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development^US

See industry description for 925120 below.

925120 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and planning of the development of urban and rural areas. Included in this industry are government zoning boards and commissions.

Illustrative Examples:

926 Administration of Economic Programs^US

This subsector comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of economic programs.

9261 Administration of Economic Programs^US

92611 Administration of General Economic Programs^US

See industry description for 926110 below.

926110 Administration of General Economic Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, promotion and development of economic resources, including business, industry, and tourism. Included in this industry are government establishments responsible for the development of general statistical data and analyses and promotion of the general economic well-being of the governed area.

Illustrative Examples:

92612 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs^US

See industry description for 926120 below.

926120 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, regulation, licensing, planning, inspection, and investigation of transportation services and facilities. Included in this industry are government establishments responsible for motor vehicle and operator licensing, the Coast Guard (except the Coast Guard Academy), and parking authorities.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating airports, railroads, depots, ports, toll roads and bridges, and other transportation facilities--are classified in Sector 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing;
• Operating parking lots and parking garages--are classified in Industry 812930, Parking Lots and Garages;
• Operating automobile safety inspection and emission testing facilities--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance;
• Building and/or maintaining roads and highways--are classified in Industry 234110, Highway and Street Construction;
• Providing air traffic control services--are classified in U.S. Industry 488111, Air Traffic Control; and
• Operating weigh stations--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation.

92613 Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities^US

See industry description for 926130 below.

926130 Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, regulation, licensing and inspection of utilities, such as communications, electric power (including fossil, nuclear, solar, water, and wind), gas and water supply, and sewerage.

Cross-References.

Government establishments primarily engaged in operating utilities are classified in Subsector 221, Utilities.

92614 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities^US

See industry description for 926140 below.

926140 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the planning, administration, and coordination of agricultural programs for production, marketing, and utilization, including educational and promotional activities. Included in this industry are government establishments responsible for regulating and controlling the grading and inspection of food, plants, animals, and other agricultural products.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Administering programs for developing economic data about agricultural and trade in agricultural products--are classified in Industry 926110, Administration of General Economic Programs;
• Administering programs for the conservation of natural resources--are classified in Industry Group 9241, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs; and
• Administering food stamp programs--are classified in Industry 923130, Administration Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs).

92615 Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors^US

See industry description for 926150 below.

926150 Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the regulation, licensing, and inspection of commercial sectors, such as retail trade, professional occupations, manufacturing, mining, construction and services. Included in this industry are government establishments maintaining physical standards, regulating hazardous conditions not elsewhere classified, and enforcing alcoholic beverage control regulations.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Regulating, administering, and inspecting transportation services and facilities--are classified in Industry 926120, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs; and
• Regulating, administering, and inspecting communications, electric, gas, and other utilities--are classified in Industry 926130, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities.

927 Space Research and Technology^US

This subsector group comprises government establishments that conduct space research.

9271 Space Research and Technology^US

92711 Space Research and Technology^US

See industry description for 927110 below.

927110 Space Research and Technology^US

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration and operations of space flights, space research, and space exploration. Included in this industry are government establishments operating space flight centers.

Cross-References.

• Private establishments primarily engaged in providing space freight transportation are classified in U.S. Industry 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation;
• Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aerospace vehicles and parts are classified in Industry 33641, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; and
• Government establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing space satellites are classified in Industry 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.

928 National Security and International Affairs^US

This subsector comprises government establishments primarily engaged in national security and international affairs.

9281 National Security and International Affairs^US

92811 National Security^US

See industry description for 928110 below.

928110 National Security^US

This industry comprises government establishments of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, primarily engaged in national security and related activities.

Illustrative Examples:

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating military service academies--are classified in Industry 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; and
• Regulating and administering water transportation, such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine,--are classified in Industry 926120, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs.

92812 International Affairs^US

See industry description for 928120 below.

928120 International Affairs^US

This industry comprises establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples.

Cross-References.

• Private sector trade associations and councils are classified in Industry 813910, Business Associations; and
• Government establishments administering international trade, such as trade commissions and councils are classified in Industry 926110, Administration of General Economic Programs.

US—United States industry only. CAN—United States and Canadian industries are comparable.
When neither US nor CAN appears, Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.