### Question
What is the definition of fiscal year?


### Answer
The definition of **fiscal year** is as follows in *41 U.S.C. § 256*:

> a fiscal year established by a contractor for accounting purposes

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 256*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

