### Question
Can you define what fiscal year means?


### Answer
**Fiscal year** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 948*:

> the 12-month period ending on September 30 of the designated year

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 948*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER IV-RURAL TELEPHONE BANK**

