|
All of the following questions can be answered by viewing the Business Procedures Manual.
How do I learn more about allowable travel reimbursements or compiling travel documents?
- If you are traveling on University business or you are responsible for compiling travel documents, read sections E-5-1, E-5-2, and E-5-3 of the Business Procedures Manual.
- If you have specific questions about allowable expenses or compiling travel documents, contact one of the Accounts Payable personnel listed in the Personnel Directory.
Where can I find the reimbursement amounts for domestic per diem meal rates?
- Domestic per diem rates are available in section E-5-1 of the Business Procedures Manual. The breakdown for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is based on historical percentages used by the University - 23% breakfast; 26% lunch; and 51% dinner.
- Please note that subsistence payment for a meal requires the claimant to be in travel status throughout the time frame established for that meal.
Subsistence cannot be claimed for meals included in registration fees. Please see chart below for the appropriate time frames.
|
Meal |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
|
Time |
6:30 a.m. through 9:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. |
Where can I find the reimbursement amounts for international per diem rates?
- International per diem rates are available at U.S. Department of State on the World Wide Web. Select the appropriate country then click on the appropriate month and search for the city where the person was staying.The International per diem rates are updated each month.
- Note - The breakdown percentage for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is the same as domestic travel - 23% breakfast; 26% lunch, and 51% dinner.
What are the rates for meals in high and low rate areas?
- Effective July 1, 2004, there no longer is a breakdown between high and low rate areas. A list of cities and the associated
per diem rates can be located in section E-5-1 of the Business Procedures Manual
What is the mileage reimbursement rate?
- The current mileage reimbursement rate is $.505 per mile.
|
