Transportation

A mileage allowance equal to the state’s mileage rate shall be reimbursable to authorized travelers using personally owned vehicles while in the conduct of official parish business.

Meals - instate/out-of-state travel for purposes of reimbursement, the following rates shall apply:

Meals only (including tips):  Employees, while on in-state/out-of-state travel, may be allowed up to the state-approved rate for meals.

Employees shall be reimbursed for meals on an actual expenditures basis not to exceed the limits set forth below:

Breakfast - when travel begins before 6:00 a.m. and extends beyond 9:00 a.m.

Lunch - when travel begins before 10:00 a.m. and extends beyond 2:00 p.m.

Dinner - when travel begins before 4:00 p.m. and extends beyond 8:00 p.m.

Meals only (including tips):  Employees while on in-state/out-of-state travel may be allowed up to the state-approved rate for meals.

Employees shall be reimbursed for meals on an actual expenditure basis not to exceed the limits set forth below:

Breakfast - when travel begins before 6:00 a.m. and extends beyond 9:00 a.m.

Lunch - when travel begins before 10:00 a.m. and extends beyond 2:00 p.m.

Dinner - when travel begins before 4:00 p.m. and extends beyond 8:00 p.m.

In accordance with Internal Revenue Service Regulations, reimbursement made for meals when there is no overnight stay is considered taxable.  Lodging - for purpose of reimbursement, the following shall apply:

Government rates shall be requested when making lodging arrangements.

Employees shall be reimbursed actual expenses for lodging at single occupancy rate when receipts for lodging are attached to the travel voucher.