### Question
What is the definition of unsupported cost?


### Answer
The definition of **unsupported cost** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 5*:

> a cost that is questioned by the Office because the Office found that, at the time of the audit, such cost is not supported by adequate documentation

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5*
  - Heading: **INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978**

