### Question
Can you define what inherently Federal functions means?


### Answer
**Inherently Federal functions** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 2021*:

> functions and responsibilities which, under section 2006(c) of this title, are noncontractable, including—


(A) the allocation and obligation of Federal funds and determinations as to the amounts of expenditures

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS**

