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Data Updates for Entitlement Period 13 The April 1, 1980 decennial census counts of population are being used for the initial allocation of funds to local governments for Entitlement Period 13. These data, which will also be used in the final Entitlement Period 12 allocations later this year, supersede the preliminary 1980 census results reported directly to local governments by the Census Bureau via matlgram in late 1980. The 1977 per capita income estimate reported on Form 3233 is based upon i~come data received from the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and incorporates the results of the mid-decade Census of Agriculture. The adjusted tax and intergovernmental transfer data factors relate to Fiscal Year 1980. Fiscal Year 1980 is your government's twelve-month accounting period which ended between July 1, 1979 and June 30, 1980. The Bureau of the Census annually conducts a general revenue sharing survey to collect data pertaining to adjusted taxes and intergovernmental transfers. The word "NONRESPONDENT" and a $0 estimated allocation is shown for those governments which have not responded for Fiscal Year 1980. If your government~has'not resp6nded to this surve~ it is strongly urged that the correct data~ supported by appropriate documentation~ be provided at this time. Otherwise~ the entire entitlement and payments for your government may be Jeopardized. Impact of Data on Revenue Sharing Allocations In general, a government's allocation increases when its per capita income falls or whep its adjusted tax figure rises, and vice-versa. However~ it is always the relative amount of thes~ factors as compared with similar factors for competing governments that ultimatel~ determines the actual amount of each allocation. Intergovernmental transfers interact in the allocation formulaonl~ when the "50 percent rule" applies. This rule limits a government's allocatiom to 50 percent of the total of its adjusted taxes and intergovernmental transfers. Population does not affect the allocation to a 'l~cal government unless the government is constrained by either the minimum or'the maximum per capita grant permitted under the Act. These per capita limits are 20 percent and 145 percent, respectively, of the par capita amount allocated to all local governments in the State. Indian tribes and Alas~mn native villages are exceptions since their allocations are based on the population of the tribe or village as a percent of the total county population. ' ~our careful review of your government's general revenue sharing data factors will help 'to ensure that all Entitlement Period 13 monies are distri- buted correctly and equitably. 'Your assistance in this data improvement program is appreciated. Office of Revenue Sharing Enclosures -.%