### Question
How does the law define agency?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 3701*, **agency** is defined as:

> an Executive agency, but does not include the Government Accountability Office

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3701*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 37-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM**

