### Question
How does the law define reimbursement?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 13101*, **reimbursement** is defined as:

> any payment or other thing of value received by the reporting individual, other than gifts, to cover travel-related expenses of such individual other than those which are—


(A) provided by the United States Government, the District of Columbia, or a State or local government or political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 13101*
  - Heading: **PART IV-ETHICS REQUIREMENTS > CHAPTER 131-ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL PERSONNEL**

