Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.591.241 What are the key activities of the COLA Advisory Committees?

(1) Advise and assist OPM in planning living-cost surveys;

(2) Provide or arrange for observers for data collection during living-cost surveys;

(3) Advise and assist OPM in the review of survey data;

(4) Advise OPM on its administration of the COLA program, including survey methodology;  and

(5) Assist OPM in disseminating information to affected employees about the living-cost surveys and the COLA program.