Travel Rates
The following items include the most current rates and time limits used when processing various forms and documents through Accounts Payable.
Effective 1/1/24, The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OBMS) revised the reimbursement policy for personal vehicle use. The new policy reimburses all mileage, regardless of distance, at the IRS Rate, currently $0.67 per mile. New IRS rates change on January 1st each year.
As an alternative to utilizing a personal vehicle for state business, you may rent a short-term vehicle under the “State Term Contract 975B Vehicle Rental Services.”
CURRENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES (effective July 1, 2023)
| ITEM | IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| LUNCH | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| DINNER | $23.10 | $26.30 |
| HOTEL | $89.10 | $105.20 |
| TOTAL | $135.60 | $154.90 |
No meals will be reimbursed on same day travel, regardless of funding source.
CURRENT TIME LIMITS
BREAKFAST-To receive the breakfast allowance you must:
- Depart prior to 6:00 am
- Stay overnight
LUNCH-To receive the lunch allowance you must:
- Depart prior to 12:00 pm
- Stay overnight
- Return after 2:00 pm
DINNER-To receive the dinner allowance you must:
- Depart prior to 5:00 pm
- Stay overnight or your workday must exceed eight (8) hours
- Return after 8:00 pm