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No, local travel does not qualify for meals.
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.
SLAC uses the San Mateo County per diem rates:
- Lodging: $183 per day
- Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) Total: $86 per day
For details on meal break down , please visit the GSA Website.
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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 (TCard) expense or seek reimbursement.
