### Question
What is the definition of government depositor?


### Answer
The definition of **government depositor** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1787*:

> a depositor that is—


(i) an officer, employee, or agent of the United States having official custody of public funds and lawfully investing the same in a credit union insured in accordance with this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1787*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-SHARE INSURANCE**

