Overview
Expense reimbursement details about meals and incidentals during business-related travel.
Allowable expenses for lodging, meals and incidental expenses depend on duration and location of travel.
For travel over 24 hours and less than 30 days within the contiguous United States (CONUS), the maximum daily reimbursement limit for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) should not exceed $79, the maximum policy limit in G-28. Reimbursement is based on actual costs incurred.
NO exceptions for costs exceeding the limit can be approved or paid.
For travel of 30 days or more within the contiguous United States (CONUS), travel outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS), or foreign travel, refer to UC Policy G-28, Travel Regulations Appendix B for reimbursement caps. The per diem rate must be reduced for meals furnished to the traveler without charge.
Incidentals include tips and gratuity given to baggage carriers or train porters. Incidentals do not include tips for housekeeping, which should be categorized as a lodging expense, or purchasing of personal items, such as a toothbrush or soap.