MILEAGE:
- CSU standard mileage rate for business travel is $.655 per mile for travel on or after January 1, 2023, which is an increase from the 2022 rate of $.625 per mile.
- CSU standard mileage rate for moving/relocation is $.22 per mile for moving purposes on or after January 1, 2023, which is no change from the rate in 2022.
INCIDENTALS:
Incidentals will not be reimbursed for business travel less than 24 hours, unless the travel includes an “overnight stay” as supported by a lodging receipt. Exceptions to this procedure may become a reportable and taxable event for the traveler.
- Reimbursement of incidentals for travel within the continental United States will be based on actual amounts incurred, subject to the daily maximum reimbursement cap of $7/day allowance.
MEALS:
Meals will not be reimbursed for business travel less than 24 hours, unless the travel includes an “overnight stay” as supported by a lodging receipt.
- The meals reimbursement cap should not be treated as a per diem.
- Reimbursement of daily meals for travel within the continental United States will be based on actual amounts incurred, subject to the daily maximum reimbursement cap of $55/day allowance. Alcoholic beverages are not reimbursable.
- Itemized receipts and proof of payment are required for all single expenses of $75 or greater.
- Expenditures above the cap are the responsibility of the traveler unless a documented exception is approved.
LODGING:
- The CSU maximum lodging for in-state and out-of-state travel, including Alaska, Hawaii and US possessions is $275 per night, excluding taxes.
- Rates in excess of this amount must be pre-approved by the Campus Vice President or designee in accordance with the Campus approval process and must include the business purpose for the necessity to stay within certain facilities.