### Question
How does the law define fiscal year?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2324*, **fiscal year** is defined as:

> a fiscal year established by a contractor for accounting purposes

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2324*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

