NAICS Code 92 - Public Administration

NAICS 92 - Public Administration

NAICS 92 - Public Administration
NAICS 11 - Sector 11--Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting NAICS 21 - Sector 21--Mining NAICS 22 - Sector 22--Utilities NAICS 23 - Sector 23--Construction NAICS 31 - Sector 31-33--Manufacturing NAICS 42 - Sector 42--Wholesale Trade NAICS 44 - Sector 44-45--Retail Trade NAICS 48 - Sector 48-49--Transportation and Warehousing NAICS 51 - Sector 51--Information NAICS 52 - Sector 52--Finance and Insurance NAICS 53 - Sector 53--Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 54 - Sector 54--Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 55 - Sector 55--Management of Companies and Enterprises NAICS 56 - Sector 56--Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services NAICS 61 - Sector 61--Educational Services NAICS 62 - Sector 62--Health Care and Social Assistance NAICS 71 - Sector 71--Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation NAICS 72 - Sector 72--Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 81 - Sector 81--Other Services (except Public Administration) NAICS 92 - Sector 92--Public Administration

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.

Industry trends:

Recent trends in NAICS 92, Public Administration, reveal a significant shift towards digital transformation and increased adoption of technology in government operations. This trend is driven by the need for improved efficiency, transparency, and public service delivery. Notable developments include the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in administrative tasks, predictive analytics for decision-making, and the deployment of blockchain for secure and transparent transactions.

There's a growing emphasis on data-driven governance, where public entities leverage big data and analytics to inform policy-making, enhance emergency responses, and optimize resource management. Cybersecurity remains a top priority as digital platforms become more prevalent, necessitating robust measures to protect sensitive information.

In the near future, public administration will likely see increased investment in smart city initiatives, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to improve urban living conditions and sustainability. E-government services will expand, facilitating greater citizen engagement and access to public services remotely. Furthermore, workforce development will focus on enhancing digital skills among public sector employees to adapt to these technological advancements.