### Question
What is the definition of compliance?


### Answer
The definition of **compliance** is as follows in *31 U.S.C. § 3351*:

> that an executive agency—


(A) has—


(i) published improper payments information with the annual financial statement of the executive agency for the most recent fiscal year

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3351*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 33-DEPOSITING, KEEPING, AND PAYING MONEY > SUBCHAPTER IV-IMPROPER PAYMENTS**

