Travel Guidelines

Travel Guidelines & Policy

Method I

This allows for a fixed per diem reimbursement without receipts. The unreceipted method may be used even when lodging is obtained with a relative or friend. To be entitled to the full per diem, you must be in overnight travel status and eligible for both breakfast and dinner.

• New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester Counties - $50.00
• Cities of Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and their respective surrounding metropolitan areas - $40.00
• All other locations in New York State - $35.00
• Out of State (includes any out of state tax on lodging) - $50.00

Method II

This allows for reimbursement of actual lodging costs up to a specific amount, plus an allowance for meals. The federal domestic per diem amounts are based on the area of your work assignment. Receipts are required for lodging. No receipts are required for meals. The reimbursement amounts are based on rates established by the Federal government. These rates are established by county, so the county must be indicated on your travel voucher as well as the city. No taxes should be paid within New York State. For out-of-state travel, local and state taxes will be reimbursed in addition to the per diem amount.