How Per Diem is Calculated

The total amount of per diem reimbursement on the first and last days of travel is capped at 75% of the daily per diem allowance. On the first or last day, the traveler will be reimbursed up to 20% for breakfast, 20% for lunch, and 60% for dinner as long as the daily amount does not exceed 75% of the total daily allowance for that location.  

Example where the daily allowance is $74 and no meals are provided:

• Daily allowance is capped at 75%
• The total reimbursement for the first and/or last day is $55.50

Example where the per diem daily allowance is $74 and traveler has a provided breakfast on the last day: 

• The traveler is eligible for reimbursement for lunch (20%) and dinner (60%)
• On last day, the per diem is capped at 75% of the daily allowance
• The total reimbursement for the last day is $55.50

Example where the per diem daily allowance is $74 and the traveler is provided dinner on the first day:

• The traveler is eligible for reimbursement of breakfast (20%) and lunch (20%)
• The amount is less than the daily cap of 75%
• The total reimbursement for the first day is $29.60

The following statement is within the Travel Reimbursement System: