DoD Overseas Station and Housing Allowance Guide

To submit this form, ensure all required reports and data are accurately completed. Email the forms to the appropriate Allowances Division contact or use the online submission form if provided. Physical copies can be sent to the designated DoD Allowances Division address. Follow guidelines provided in the form for detailed submission steps to avoid delays or inaccuracies.

Key dates for this form in 2024 and 2025 include the scheduled reporting deadlines for COLA and OHA surveys. Ensure timely data collection and submission to meet the required allowance adjustments.

The purpose of this form is to streamline the processing of Overseas Housing and Cost of Living Allowances (OHA and COLA) for service members stationed abroad. Senior officers and allowance coordinators are tasked with collecting and reporting accurate cost data to ensure fair and justified allowance distributions. This guide provides comprehensive instructions on responsibilities, reporting procedures, and adjustment processes to facilitate a smooth and effective allowance system. Accurate reporting and adherence to set guidelines help maintain consistency and fairness in allowance distribution. The guide emphasizes the importance of timely submissions and proper authorization at various levels of command. Additionally, it outlines the appeal processes and unique expense considerations for both OHA and COLA, ensuring that service members' needs are adequately addressed.

• 1. Purpose: Explains the need for accurate cost data to establish or adjust allowances.
• 2. Senior Officer Responsibilities: Duties include appointment of Country Allowance Coordinators and validation of allowance claims.
• 3. Country Allowance Coordinator Responsibilities: Coordination of data collection and report submission.
• 4. Reporting Procedures: Guidelines for required reports and submission timelines.
• 5. Currency Adjustments: Procedures for collecting exchange rates and implementing adjustments.
• 6. Appeal Processes: Steps for handling allowance decrease appeals.
• 7. Unique Expenses: Authorization procedures for unique COLA and OHA expenses.

Failure to submit this form may result in delays or inaccuracies in allowance disbursement. Service members might encounter difficulties in receiving their entitled allowances on time.

• Delayed Allowance: Late submissions could lead to delays in receiving allowances.
• Inaccurate Allowance: Incomplete or missing data can result in inaccurate allowance calculations.
• Non-Compliance: Non-compliance with reporting guidelines may lead to further administrative issues.

• 1. Reporting Costs: Submit the form to report accurate cost data for allowance calculations.
• 2. Claiming Allowances: Service members use the form to claim entitled Overseas Housing Allowances.
• 3. Data Collection Coordination: Country Allowance Coordinators use the form to coordinate data collection efforts.
• 4. Appeals: Use the form to initiate appeal processes for allowance decreases.
• 5. Expense Authorization: Officials use the form to authorize unique COLA and OHA expenses.