### Question
How does the law define threshold?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2772*, **threshold** is defined as:

> a benchmark over which a balance carried over at the end of a fiscal year should be given greater scrutiny by Congress

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2772*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VII-BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS > Part C-Other Matters**

