Maximum Reimbursement Rate

In accordance with Board of Governors Policy 1986-07-A, Travel Expense Regulations, following are the maximum rates of reimbursement for expenditures incurred in the course of official travel. These rates are effective for travel occurring on or after January 1, 2021, and replace any rates previously issued:

• Reimbursement per mile for use of personal automobile $ 0.56 (Jan 2020-Dec 2020 was $0.575).
• Subsistence rate for all locations not listed as high cost areas $55.00
• Subsistence rate when in non-overnight travel status $8.00.
• Subsistence rate for high cost areas on purchasing web page under Employee Travel Information or on PASSHE site 
• Lodging rate for locations not listed as high cost areas $96.00 (prior to Oct 1st 2019 $94.00).
• Lodging rates for high cost areas on purchasing web page under Employee Travel Information or on PASSHE site
• Receipts are required for all expenses.

Please note: the GSA refers to subsistence rates as meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The incidental expenses are intended to cover fees and tips for persons who provide services.

Please contact Purchasing at Ext. 4181 if you have any questions regarding these rates.