### Question
How is the "Federal entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal entity** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 415* as follows -

> any Government corporation (within the meaning of section 103(1) of this title), any Government controlled corporation (within the meaning of section 103(2) of this title), or any other entity in the executive branch of the Government, or any independent regulatory agency, but does not include—


(A) an establishment (as defined under section 401 of this title) or part of an establishment

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 415*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 4-INSPECTORS GENERAL**

