### Question
How does FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS define government depositor?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1787*, **government depositor** is defined as:

> 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**

