Travel Guidelines & Policy
Per Diem Rates
The Federal per diem meal allowances for breakfast and dinner are allocated as follows, with different allowances based on location:
* Meal allowance breakdown effective October 1, 2009
| 2009-2010 Rates | Breakfast | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| $71 Meal Allowance | $14.00 | $57.00 |
| $66 Meal Allowance | $13.00 | $53.00 |
| $61 Meal Allowance | $12.00 | $49.00 |
| $56 Meal Allowance | $11.00 | $45.00 |
| $51 Meal Allowance | $10.00 | $41.00 |
| $46 Meal Allowance | $9.00 | $37.00 |
* Meal allowance breakdown prior to October 1, 2009
| 2007-2009 Rates | Breakfast | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| $64 Meal Allowance | $13.00 | $51.00 |
| $59 Meal Allowance | $12.00 | $47.00 |
| $54 Meal Allowance | $11.00 | $43.00 |
| $49 Meal Allowance | $10.00 | $39.00 |
| $44 Meal Allowance | $9.00 | $35.00 |
| $39 Meal Allowance | $8.00 | $31.00 |
Effective 10/01/09
*For all counties not included on the per diem listing, the applicable rates are $70.00 for lodging and $46.00 for M&IE
Time Limits on Meal Allowances
In order to receive the full per diem it must be necessary for the traveler to be in an overnight status and be eligible for both breakfast and dinner. You may be eligible for breakfast on the day of departure or dinner on the day of return, if you meet the following time limits:
Breakfast
You will be allowed reimbursement for breakfast if you have to leave before 7:00 a.m.
Dinner
You will be allowed reimbursement for dinner on the day the trip ends if you return after 7:00 p.m. Meals for Day Trips
You may be eligible for meals if your departure and return meet the time limits for meals. You can get reimbursed up to the maximum Federal amount with a receipt, or you may claim the unreceipted meal allowances shown below:
| Breakfast | $ 5.00 |
| Dinner | $12.00 |
Weekend Allowance
You are allowed lodging and meals for weekends when it is necessary for you to be in travel status.