### Question
How is the "government depositor" defined?


### Answer
The term **government depositor** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1821* as follows -

> a depositor that is—


(i) an officer, employee, or agent of the United States having official custody of public funds and lawfully investing or depositing the same in time and savings deposits in an insured depository institution

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

