Any increase in the base room rate and taxes that results from non-official travelers utilizing the accommodations is the personal financial responsibility of the traveler. Meals General Approving authorities are responsible to assure the appropriateness of meal expenditures in excess of per diem rates and are subject to audit scrutiny. Exceptions should not be routinely approved. The cost of alcoholic beverages can never be reimbursed. The cost of lunch may not be reimbursed unless the travel involved absence overnight.
Lunch is never reimbursable for one-day trips.
Departure from home at 6 AM or earlier on the first day of the trip entitles the traveler to all 3 meals. Likewise, arrival at home at 7 PM or later on the last day of the trip entitles the traveler to all 3 meals. Contact the Travel Desk for guidance on other partial day situations. Domestic Travel A per diem rate for each meal is published by UMBC based on the rate approved by the UMS Board of Regents each year. No receipt is required to receive the per diem for a meal.