Frequently asked questions about government entities
What is considered a “government entity”?
A “government entity” is defined as any intergovernmental organisation, or any federal, state, county, municipal, or local government, and any agency, branch, department, bureau, or authority, including quasi-governmental entities, established under such government. Examples include:
- National, regional (including state or provincial, as applicable), municipal, or local governments
- Department, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision, subsidiary, branch or other entity of a national, regional (including state or provincial, as applicable), municipal, or local government
- Government-owned or government-controlled company or other entity (for example, a state-owned oil company, bank, or airline, or public hospital or university)
- Subsidiary of a government-owned or government-controlled company
- Public international organisation (for example and without limitation, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the World Bank, or the World Trade Organisation)
Generally, these sectors have a significant presence of government entities
How is a government entity determined?
In practice, particularly internationally, ownership structure alone is insufficient to determine if an entity is a government entity. Reasonable diligence should be performed prior to submission to Concur of a lead to ensure it is not a government entity.
When in doubt, please consult a professional within your organisation. Ask the management-level contact you have at the entity (e.g., the person who would be listed on the Concur electronic lead referral worksheet for the prospect) about the ownership structure of the entity.
