### Question
How does CLAIMS define claim” or “debt?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 3701*, **claim” or “debt** is defined as:

> any amount of funds or property that has been determined by an appropriate official of the Federal Government to be owed to the United States by a person, organization, or entity other than another Federal agency

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3701*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

