ICSC briefing on the memorandum of the August 2026 post adjustment classification by Mr. Roberto Pagan (Chief, Cost-of-Living Division, ICSC)

Following numerous inquiries regarding the recent ICSC memorandum on the August 2026 post adjustment classification specifically its implications for the ongoing cost-of-living survey, FICSA invited Mr. Roberto Pagan (Chief, Cost-of-Living Division, ICSC) to a virtual briefing.

During the briefing, Mr. Pagan introduced the ICSC memorandum on the post adjustment classification to clarify critical issues relevant to:

• Margin management actions and their potential operational impacts.
• The possible freeze of net remuneration in New York.
• The direct effects of these factors on cost-of-living survey results across Headquarters (HQ) duty stations.

Related resources 

• ICSC's presentation is available here
• Watch the full video
• Additional explanation of the ICSC August Memo