Reminder: 2013-14 Travel Reimbursement Information

Beginning July 1, 2013, the Agency is making changes to its travel reimbursement limits. For out-of-area and out-of-state travel, the meal per diem limits are as follows: 
• Out-of-Area In-State - Overnight Stay Not Required: $15 
• Out-of-Area In-State - Overnight Stay Required: $30 
• Out-of-State: $45 

Employees may claim actual costs not to exceed the meal per diem limits. Tax and tips may be included with the calculation of actual costs. 

For lodging, the limits are as follows: 
• Within the State of Iowa: $55 plus tax 
• Out-of-State: $175 plus tax 

We will no longer be using tiered rates for out-of-state travel. All out-of-state travel will have a meal limit of $45 per day and a lodging limit of $175 plus tax per night. Although the out-of-state lodging limit is increasing, employees are encouraged to share rooms when possible in order to maximize limited travel/professional development budgets. 

The mileage reimbursement for business use of your personal vehicle will remain at 39 cents per mile. The rate will increase if the state mileage reimbursement rate increases. Future increases will be effective the first day of the subsequent calendar quarter. All travel prior to July 1, 2013 will use the current meal per diem limits and current lodging limits. 

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Whalen, Business Manager, at bwhalen@aea11.1k2.ia.us or ext. 14005.