Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)听
Per Diem
What allowance will the traveler be paid for M&IE?
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鈥� Day of Travel | Allowance Is听 |
First Day on Travel Status听 | 75% of the applicable M&IE per diem rate听 |
Subsequent Day on Travel Status听 | 100% of the applicable M&IE per diem rate听 |
Last Day on Travel Status听 | 75% of the applicable M&IE per diem rate听 |
Where does the traveler find the M&IE per diem rates?听
Traveling To鈥�听 | Update Frequency鈥�听 | Rates Set by and Link听 |
Continental United States听 | Annually every October 1听 | 听 |
Non-foreign Areas (Alaska, Hawaii, US Possessions)听 | Annually听 | 听 |
International听 | Beginning of each Month听 | 听 |
Booking
Can travelers book AIRBNB, VRBO and alike? 听Yes, with the same requirements listed under鈥�.听
What constitutes as "Coach" since many airlines offer other categories (ie: Super Saver, Business Class, etc)? 听听The cheapest fare may not be appropriate given some airlines restrictions on the cheapest fare such as no baggage carry-on.鈥� Traveler should select the most cost-effective fare given the length of trip.听
Reimbursement
Will the traveler be reimbursed for per diem M&IE if the official travel is less than 24 hours? 听听No. However, 75% of the per diem M&IE may be allowed if the travel includes an overnight stay as supported by a lodging receipt. See鈥�
What determines a traveler's per diem reimbursement rate? 听The traveler's assignment location determines the per diem reimbursement rate.鈥�
What per diem reimbursement rate will the traveler receive if a meal(s) is provided or is included in the registration fee? 听The per diem M&IE must be adjusted for meals provided by deducting the appropriate amount based on the鈥�.鈥�
What per diem reimbursement rate will the traveler receive if they went to multiple business locations in a single day? 听M&IE per diem rates will be based on the location where the traveler spent the night.听
Does the traveler need to submit receipts when claiming per diem allowance? 听No. Expenses reimbursed using per diem allowance do not require supporting receipts as long as the claim meets other substantiation requirements, including date, place, and business purpose.听
What expenses are included in the per diem rate for M&IE? 听Meals include expenses for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and related tips and taxes. Incidental expenses include fees and tips given to porters, baggage carriers, and hotel staff.听
General
Who can I contact if I have more questions? Send your questions via email to travel@csuci.edu.