### Question
How is the term nonpermanent merit pay defined?


### Answer
The term **nonpermanent merit pay** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 732* as the following:

> any amount payable under section 731(b) which does not constitute basic pay

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 732*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-GENERAL > CHAPTER 7-GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > SUBCHAPTER III-PERSONNEL**

