Q: I live in Hawaii where the phase-in for locality pay is taking place. If I leave for one year (for 2011), return and retire on Dec. 31, 2012, can I still buy in to year 2010 for my high-3 computation as part of the buy-in program for anyone retiring by Dec. 31, 2012?
A: Only your agency can answer that, with the help of OPM if they are uncertain.
