AGENCY: Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

SERIES: 20093
TITLE: Utah process economic and demographic model system
DATES: 1979-
ARRANGEMENT: None

DESCRIPTION: This system constructs structural equation models that relate to changes in Utah's economy and demographics. These projections include detailed information from the state to the county level. The information forms a data foundation upon which long term capital and social service program decisions are made by the State of Utah. The reports generated from the models are released every two years. The system contains projections from the baseline of non-report years as well as those from the report years. The 1996 system contains historical information from the previous reports. The system's computer files include the models, input data, data processing software, report writing software, official projections, and output of the models. Information input into the system consists of statistics collected from various State and Federal agencies and market information collected from local businesses.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until superseded

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 10/1998

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office until data is superseded and then live system is maintained in office and transfer to State Archives.

Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Fiscal Historical

This disposition is based on the value of the records to researchers in understanding the model and reasoning behind the projections and budget decisions made by the Utah state government.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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