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GUIDELINES FOR REIMBURSING PER DIEM EXPENSES

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund

GUIDELINES FOR REIMBURSING PER DIEM EXPENSES

The Fund will be using the following guidelines when reimbursing costs associated with mileage, meals, incidentals, and lodging. These guidelines are currently used by the State of California when reimbursing these types of expenses to state employees.   »»   Note: Dollar amounts are subject to change at any time.

Hotel Costs

  • All California Counties (except as noted below): Actual expense up to $84 per night, plus tax
  • Los Angeles and San Diego Counties: Actual expense up to $110 per night, plus tax
  • Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties: Actual expense up to $140 per night, plus tax

Meals and Incidentals Costs

  • Breakfast: Actual expense up to $6
  • Lunch: Actual expense up to $10
  • Dinner: Actual expense up to $18
  • Incidentals: Actual expense up to $6

Mileage Costs

Incurred Travel Dates Mileage Rate
Through June 30, 2006 $0.34
July 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 $0.445
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 $0.485
January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 $0.505
July 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 $0.585
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 $0.55
January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 $0.55
January 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011 $0.51
July 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 $0.555
Effective January 1, 2013 $0.565