OHA Survey Ongoing in Germany

Week of May 11, 2009

Officials with the Department of Defense's Defense Travel Management Office are asking overseas servicemembers in Germany who live in privately leased housing and receive Overseas Housing Allowance to take part in its annual OHA Utility and Move-in Expenses Survey now through June 3. The survey, which is designed to collect information on utility, recurring maintenance and move-in expenses, is used to keep the OHA rates for overseas areas up to date, DTMO sources said. Because accurate figures are needed, officials recommend survey-takers have records and receipts that reflect actual housing expenses on hand when taking the survey. The survey can be accessed on the Defense Travel Management Office's website.