Two independent readings
The figure is read from the document text and again from the rendered page. The two methods fail differently, so agreement is meaningful and a difference triggers review.
What every published figure must show
Four requirements connect the number to the public record.
Each requirement is checked against source material. A confidence score alone does not satisfy the standard.
A source and exact location
The document, page, section, effective date, and original wording stay with the figure alongside the standardized fields.
Reconciliation before use
The readings are compared before the figure enters the record. A conflict is resolved through the documented review process before publication.
The schedule in force
The schedule is checked against the agency’s current posting and adopting record, then checked again as the source changes.
- 01Source scheduleOfficial document
- 02Independent readsText and page image
- 03ReconcileAgreement or review
- 04Confirm currencyAdopted and in force
- 05PublishRecord with citation
Why the method is structured this way
The same evidence standard applies at every scale.
Review the figure itself
Each amount is checked against its own source. A plausible value or a familiar pattern is not a substitute for the document.
Keep the method consistent
The same requirements apply to one jurisdiction, a peer comparison, and a larger study.
Report coverage honestly
Coverage is measured separately from accuracy. A source enters the published record only after it meets the evidence standard.
Each figure can be traced to the document that established it.
Detailed verification information
Read the operational method behind the standard.
This standard applies to the reference record, the studies, and the annual workspace. FeeRegistry publishes the operational verification method, release requirements, and coverage information.