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No, local travel does not qualify for meals. However, an exception may be approved for a traveler whose residence is less than 50 miles from the destination point when the assignment requires workdays in excess of 12 hours, thereby putting traveler safety at risk.
In this extraordinary circumstance, the traveler should submit a domestic travel authorization and include all of the following documentation when submitting an expense report:
- A written justification, including backup documentation for the length of each day in excess of 12 hours. Examples of backup documentation include an invitation letter, meeting or review agendas, beam time assignments, etc.
- Documented approval of the exception by the appropriate member of the SMT
Meals provided to employees during travel should be deducted from the per diem amount that they are claiming. For guidance on deductions, refer to the Deducting Provided Meals Quick Start Guide.
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Amounts received on the first and last day of travel equal 75% of the total M&IE in accordance with GSA guidelines.
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Please view our Travel and Expense Policy for details about reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses. For all travel expenses that are not reimbursable, you must not incur/reconcile a Travel Card (T-Card) expense or seek reimbursement.
