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Federal Agencies Definition - Investopedia
Special government organizations set up for a specific purpose such as the management of resources, financial oversight of industries or national security issues. These organizations are typically created by legislative action, but may initially be set up by a presidential order as well.
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/federal-agencies.asp
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The Independent Agencies - The Executive Branch: Powers of the Presidency
The executive departments are the major operating units of the federal government, but there are many other agencies which have important responsibilities for keeping the government and the economy working smoothly.
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/government-1991/the-executive-branch-powers-of-the-presidency/the-independent-agencies.php
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Roles and Responsibilities of Government Agencies - Ministry for the Environment
This page lists government agencies with key maritime responsibilities and outlines their roles. It also lists other government agencies the Ministry for the Environment engages with on marine issues.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/marine/roles-and-responsibilities-government-agencies
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Roles of Central Government Agencies Local Government
Several central government agencies are involved with the development of policy and monitoring of local government. Their roles range from strategic development and policy, regulation and monitoring, to handling complaints about the activities and operation of local government.
http://www.localcouncils.govt.nz/lgip.nsf/wpg_url/About-Local-Government-Roles-of-Central-Government-Agencies-Index
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Agency Information - The White House
Government agency information from the office of management and budget.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/agency/default
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Government Agency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A government or state agency, often an appointed commission, is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_agency
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Top 10 Obscure Government Agencies - SPIKE
This year the Federal Government is expected to spend a staggering $3.82 trillion. That money is used to pay for many government services we take for granted such as education, homeland security, and defense. That money is also used to fund many government agencies most Americans have never even heard of, let alone know how to pronounce.
http://www.spike.com/articles/bejpou/top-10-obscure-government-agencies-and-what-they-do
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Federal Agencies & Commissions - Whitehouse
From managing the space program to gathering intelligence, learn more about the work of U.S. federal agencies and commissions.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/federal-agencies-and-commissions
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Government Agencies and Elected Officials - USA
Find contact information for federal, state, and local government agencies and elected officials.
https://www.usa.gov/agencies
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List of Federal Agencies in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Legislative definitions of a federal agency are varied, and even contradictory, and the official United States Government Manual offers no definition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_agencies_in_the_United_States
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