A record of errors and issues at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has led to a decline in public trust, particularly during the tenure of Erika McEntarfer, who served as Commissioner after being appointed by President Biden. The BLS is responsible for releasing important economic data that informs decisions made by policymakers and businesses.
Critics point to repeated instances where jobs numbers released by the BLS were later revised downward. These revisions have raised concerns about the reliability of initial reports and their impact on economic planning.
Technical problems and leaks of sensitive information also occurred under McEntarfer’s leadership. Such incidents have contributed to questions about the agency’s competence in managing crucial labor market data.
“During McEntarfer’s tenure, BLS was consistently plagued by technical errors and leaks of sensitive information,” according to sources familiar with internal operations.
The ongoing challenges at the BLS highlight broader issues regarding data accuracy in federal agencies tasked with economic reporting.
