Labor department internal watchdog launches probe on BLS data collection

Data Collection Review - The Labor Department's Office of Inspector General is initiating a review of the challenges the BLS faces in collecting data [1] - The review will focus on challenges and mitigating strategies for collecting PPI and CPI data [2] - The review will also focus on collecting, reporting, and revising monthly employment data [2] Context and Response - The review follows the president's move to fire the BLS commissioner last month [2] - The Labor Secretary stated the department is committed to finding solutions to data problems, including modernization for improved transparency and accuracy [2] Timeline - No specific timeline for the review has been laid out [3]