### Question
How does PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS define agency?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 5377*, **agency** is defined as:

> given it by section 5102; 

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5377*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 53-PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

