Yes, the federal government.
The federal reserve is in no way a part of the federal government and never has been since 1913 nor does the federal government own any part of the fed.They are a purely private bank owned by class A stockholders.
Note independent within the government. gives the private bankers influence but no responsibility as the inflated dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power since its introduction in 1913.
Did I read PRIVATE BANKERS?LOL!