Yesterday, school officials were informed that Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has announced travel and mileage reimbursement rates that are effective through August 31, 2016. According to the Texas Education Agency communication the reimbursement rates are as follows:
- The automobile mileage reimbursement rate is 54 cents per mile.
- The lodging reimbursement rate is up to $85 a night for in-state travel to areas not listed on the federal per diem rate map.
- The lodging reimbursement rate is up to $89 a night for out-of-state travel to areas not listed on the federal per diem rate map.
- The meal reimbursement rate for overnight travel is up to $51 per day for travel to areas not listed on thefederal per diem rate map.
- The meal reimbursement rate for non-overnight travel is up to $36.
The mileage, lodging, and meal reimbursement rates published by the comptroller apply to all grants funded by the Texas Education Agency and to charges recorded in the General Fund to state programs for individuals on travel status.
It is important to carefully review the detailed information regarding allowable travel expenses on the Texas State Comptroller’s website. To access information on the Comptroller’s website:
- Select the “Finances & Economy” tab at the top of the home page.
- Scroll down to the “Fiscal Management” section, and select “State of Texas Travel Information.”
- In the “Resources” section, select the “Textravel” logo.
- Select either the Meals and Lodging or the Transportation tab.
- In the “Rates” section in the right column, select “Current Rates.”
More travel information is also accessible on the Texas Education Agency website at http://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=25769807587
To access the Texas Education Agency TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED letter on this topic dated February 9, 2016, click on the link below.
http://tea.texas.gov/interiorpage_wide.aspx?id=25769825227