Number: R40079 Title: Nonforeign Cost-of-Living Allowances and Possible Transition to Locality Pay Authors: Wendy R. Ginsberg, Analyst in Government Organization and Management Abstract: This report provides an overview of the history of the nonforeign COLA and locality pay programs; identifies and describes potential changes to the existing nonforeign COLA system, including the possibility of instituting locality pay; and analyzes the potential effects of keeping the existing system or adopting a nonforeign COLA phase-out plan. Pages: 42 Date: December 1, 2008