A quality evaluation framework for the statistical register Frame-SBS

In 2013, Istat implemented the new statistical register “Frame-SBS” for the annual production of economic accounts statistics based on the integrated use of administrative and survey data, overcoming most of the limits of the traditional survey-based estimation strategy. The transition to a production strategy essentially based on the use of administrative data required the development of innovative methodological approaches, and determined the need of new tools for quality evaluation of both the data and the statistical process. In this paper we propose a first scheme of indicators for measuring and documenting the quality of the FrameSBS. The final goal is to implement a quality control system to regularly monitor the register, by the identification of possible process and data weaknesses, and supporting quality improvements.