An employee temporarily assigned to a location outside the 35-mile radius from his or her residence and designated duty post for 30 days or more will be reimbursed as follows. The traveler is allowed regular lodging and per diem allowances for a period not to exceed seven days while arranging for long-term assignment accommodations.
Lodging includes all related costs such as electricity, gas, water, telephone, etc.
Receipts are required for all of these charges regardless of who pays the cost. The itemized portion of the telephone bill must accompany the reimbursement claim if more than the monthly service charge is to be reimbursed. This amount is established when the Travel Authorization form is approved. Receipts supporting the actual cost of meals and incidental expenses are not required. Per diem expenses are not allowed when at a traveler's residence.