### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define fiscal year?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 619*, **fiscal year** is defined as:

> any 12-month period ending on September 30 of a calendar year

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 619*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

