The per diem on the first and last day of travel is already reduced 25% by the Travel Reimbursement System. Is the traveler required to indicate that they are not eligible for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner due to the time they departed or returned?
No, the traveler should not adjust the per diem based upon their departure or return times. However, all meals provided by the conference or meeting or meal(s) hosted on the day of departure or return should be excluded.