### Question
How is the "Postal surplus or supplemental liability" defined?


### Answer
The term **Postal surplus or supplemental liability** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8348* as follows -

> the estimated difference, as determined by the Office, between—


(A) the actuarial present value of all future benefits payable from the Fund under this subchapter to current or former employees of the United States Postal Service and attributable to civilian employment with the United States Postal Service

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8348*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

