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Travel Allowance Guidelines

 

Meal Reimbursements*

Receipts are not necessary up to the daily allowance.

Breakfast (when travel begins before 7 a.m. or ends past 9 a.m.)

$10.00
Lunch (when travel begins before 11 a.m. or ends past 1 p.m.)

$15.00
Dinner (when travel begins before 4 p.m. or ends past 6 p.m.)

$25.00
Incidentals. Allowance includes but not limited to tips, cleaning, laundry. Allowance does not include cab fares, telephone calls, etc.  Note: incidental expenses may be claimed for whole periods of 24 hours only.

$5.00

*To receive meal reimbursement in addition to the meal provided with registration, a receipt is required along with a written explanation of why the meal provided with registration was not adequate.

 

Lodging

Actual and Reasonable Costs

 

Mileage Reimbursement

The current rate per mile used by CSUSM Foundation is: $0.585.

 

Out of Country Travel

The traveler is reimbursed actual, reasonable daily expenses, including three meals per day. Original receipts are required. If no receipts for meals or incidentals are provided, reimbursement will be based on rates listed above. (See "Reimbursement" section of policy for information regarding lost receipts.) The Foundation will verify foreign currency exchange rates for actual dates of travel. Sponsoring agencies' prior approval for foreign travel may be required, as specified in the grant or contract.

 

Revised  1/01/2008