Annual Spending Guidelines
Effective September, 2008
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Travel
Mileage Rate *
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$0.585 (7/1/08)
$0.505 (1/1/0/-6/30/08) $0.485 (2007) |
Per
mile (includes all operating costs - gas, oil, towing,
repairs and insurance)
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Moving Mileage Rate* |
$0.27 (7/1/08) $.19 (1/1/08-6/30/08) |
Per
mile for mileage related to relocation moving
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Car
Rental Rates *
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$
50.00
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Average
daily cost of a midsize rental includes all charges
incurred i.e.: mileage,
gas, taxes, etc.) |
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Meals
- Travel
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$90
$60 ( $50 (2007) 2008) |
Average per day including tax and tip Note: This is not per diem $20 breakfast, $25 lunch, $45 dinner |
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Meals
- Business/Hospitality **
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$
20.00
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Breakfast
Maximum meal allowance
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|
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$
25.00
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Lunch
Maximum meal allowance
|
|
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$
45.00
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Dinner
Maximum meal allowance
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Hotel
*
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$ 175.00 (2008)
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Average
daily rate including tax
|
|
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$ 225.00-$275.00
$300.00 - $400.00 |
Average
daily rate including tax for major US cities (Boston,
Chicago, New York and foreign destinations |
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Lodging
Hospitality *
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$
75.00
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Maximum
host/hostess gift allowance (gift of appreciation should be commensurate
with length
of stay) |
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Memorial
Gift **
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$
75.00
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* Refer to Travel Policies and Procedures for more information
** Refer to Business Meals/Hospitality Policy and Procedures for more information Departments may elect to impose stricter control over expenditures than those allowed by the above mentioned policies.