More thorough information is available on meals and mileage allowances.
Mileage Allowances
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ travel policy mirrors current Internal Revenue Service mileage allowance recommendations when reimbursing travelers for personal vehicle use. The allowance covers all automobile-related costs including gasoline, insurance, and maintenance. Toll charges and parking fees, when supported by receipts, are reimbursable in addition to the mileage allowance.
2025 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Mileage Allowance Rates
- 70 cents/mile (from January 1, 2025)
- 67 cents/mile (from January, 2024)
Public Transportation Allowance
No receipts are needed for reasonable public transportation costs for both U.S. and international travel. Modes of transport typically allowed include intra-city buses, trains, and subways.
Meal Allowances
The actual cost of meals, including taxes and tips, while on business is reimbursable. Receipts are required if the total cost of a meal exceeds the university meal allowance. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has chosen a standard meal allowance for all travel when receipts are not available.
- Breakfast: $13.00
- Lunch: $16.00
- Dinner: $35.00
NOTE: The meal allowance is not a per diem; it assumes actual expenses have been incurred.