5 C.F.R. § 9901.333 Setting and adjusting local market supplements.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
(a) Within his or her sole and exclusive discretion, the Secretary may, subject to §9901.105(d)(3), set and adjust local market supplements. In determining the amounts of the supplements, the Secretary will consider mission requirements, labor market conditions, availability of funds, pay adjustments received by employees of other Federal agencies, allowances and differentials under 5 U.S.C. chapter 59, and any other relevant factors. (b) The Secretary may determine the effective date of newly set or adjusted local market supplements. Established supplements will be reviewed for possible adjustment at least annually in conjunction with rate range adjustments under §9901.322.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9901—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS
Subpart C—Pay and Pay Administration
Local Market Supplements
§ 9901.333 Setting and adjusting local market supplements.
