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Investopedia explains 'Agency Matching Contributions'
For example, a federal government employee working for the Department of Labor earns $1,500 each pay period and contributes 5% (or $75) into the thrift savings plan. The Department of Labor will then contribute a total of $60 (or 3% of $1,500 + (0.5 x 2%) of $1,500) toward his retirement in additional to his $75, which creates a total contribution per pay period of $135.
Federal government employees that are able to contribute to a thrift savings plan should take advantage of the agency matching contribution.
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