What is consolidated metropolitan statistical area in SAP PSM-FG - Functions for U.S. Federal Government?

SAP Term: consolidated metropolitan statistical area

• Component: PSM-FG

• Component Name: Functions for U.S. Federal Government

• Description: A geographic area consisting of a number of metropolitan statistical areas. The consolidated metropolitan statistical area names and codes can be found in the Office of Management and Budget OMB bulletin on Revised Statistical Definitions of Metropolitan Areas at Internet address http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/bulletins/index.html.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) is a geographic region defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use in the Federal Government's statistical programs. It is a combination of two or more adjacent metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that have a high degree of social and economic integration. The CMSA is used to define the boundaries of certain Federal programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant Program, and to provide a more accurate picture of the population and economic activity in an area.
  
  How to Use it: 
  The PSM-FG Functions for U.S. Federal Government component of SAP provides users with access to data related to CMSNs, including population, income, and other demographic information. This data can be used to analyze the impact of Federal programs on an area, as well as to identify potential areas for investment or development. Additionally, this component can be used to generate reports that compare CMSNs across different states or regions.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the PSM-FG Functions for U.S. Federal Government component of SAP, it is important to remember that CMSNs are not always consistent across states or regions. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the data being used is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as geography and infrastructure when analyzing CMSNs in order to get a more complete picture of an area.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about CMSNs and how they are used in the Federal Government's statistical programs, please visit the U.S. Office of Management and Budget website at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/statistical-areas/. Additionally, for more information about the PSM-FG Functions for U.S. Federal Government component of SAP, please visit https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/PSM_FG_FUNCTIONS_US_FEDERAL_GOVERNMENT/latest/en-US/.