public agencies

Public agencies are organizations operated by government entities—such as local, state, or federal governments—to provide services and enforce laws that benefit the public. Examples include police departments, public schools, transportation authorities, and health departments. They are funded mainly through taxes and aim to serve the community by ensuring safety, delivering essential services, and supporting public welfare. Unlike private companies, public agencies focus on public interest rather than profit, and they operate under regulations and transparency standards to ensure accountability to taxpayers and citizens.