### Question
How does GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES define compensation?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 4502*, **compensation** is defined as:

> any payment of money or the provision of any other thing of current or potential value in connection with employment

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES**

