Hotel/lodging cost
Lodging will be reimbursed at actual cost. Written justification
may be required for high cost lodging.
Meals
Meals provided by third party will reduce per diem claim by
the amounts below:
Meal |
Domestic |
International |
Morning Meal* |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
Mid Day Meal |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
Evening Meal |
$24.00 |
$30.00 |
*Per diem will not be reduced for meals identified as continental
breakfast.
Mileage
KUCR follows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage
Rate. The calendar year 2008 rate is $.505 per mile for personal
automobiles used for business purposes. IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates
Mileage to KCI airport
Optional standard allowance for round trip from Lawrence to
KCI Airport
- 120 miles @ $.505 = $60.60 for travel effective January 1,
2008
- Documented actual mileage may be claimed in lieu of the approved
standard allowance.
Per diem allowance
Travel beginning on or after September 1, 2007 is
subject to the following per diem rates:
- Domestic (US & US territories): $44.00 per day/$11.00 per quarter
day
- International (including Canada & Mexico): $50.00 per day/$12.50 per quarter day
When calculating per diem include the quarter day of departure,
exclude the quarter day of return
Travel Expense Report page
Receipts
Original receipts are required for any single travel expense
exceeding $30.00. (e.g. tolls, taxi fares, transportation fares,
lodging, and other expenses not covered by per diem).
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Email Questions and Comments to: kucrtravel@ku.edu
Questions? Please contact:
Jay Darnell
785-864-7775 | jdarnell@ku.edu
Manager | Financial Services — Business Services