Travel - Procedure 20335r

Procedure 20335r: Rates for Lodging and M&IE

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Table of Contents

1. Domestic Lodging and M&IE Rates (CONUS)
2. Meals and Incidental Expense (M&IE) Breakdown
   • University Fund Source - Business Meal Breakdown
   • Private Fund Source - Business Meal Breakdown
3. Non-Domestic Lodging and M&IE Rates (OCONUS)

Domestic Lodging and M&IE Rates (CONUS)

The University uses the Federal CONUS lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) rates.  If neither the city nor the county is listed, the location is a standard destination with a rate of $110 for lodging and $68 for M&IE.

Notes:

• Lodging Rate excludes local taxes and surcharges.
• M&IE Rate includes tips, taxes, personal telephone calls, laundry, and transportation to where meals are taken.
• To check allowable hotel rates by location, preferably by zip code, please use this web site.

Meals and Incidental Expense (M&IE) Breakdown

The following table shows the breakdown of continental breakfast/breakfast, lunch, and dinner components of the maximum daily reimbursement (per diem) rates for meals and incidental expenses while on travel.  Refer to Section 301-11.18 of the Federal Travel Regulation for guidance on deducting these amounts from your per diem reimbursement claims for meals furnished to you by the government.

*The first and last calendar day of travel is calculated at 75 percent.

Non-Domestic Lodging and M& IE Rates (OCONUS)

• For travel to territories not held by the United States, departments may obtain nondomestic lodging guidelines at the U.S. Department of State’s web site. 
• For travel to all U.S. Territories (which includes Alaska and Hawaii), departments may obtain non-domestic lodging guidelines at the U.S. Department of Defense web site.

Note: Rates are subject to change each month for international locations.

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