Reimbursement Rates

MILEAGE:

• CSU standard mileage rate for business travel is $.575 per mile. Mileage rate for business travel on or after January 1, 2021 will decrease to $.56 per mile.
• CSU standard mileage rate for moving/relocation is $.17 per mile. Mileage rate for moving/relocation on or after January 1, 2021 will decrease to $.16 per mile.

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.

REV: 01/21/21