Travel Update 22-03
TO: Agency Travel Coordinators
FROM: Anthony Pascente, Chairman
DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Mileage Reimbursement
Pursuant to 80 Ill. Admin. Code Sections 3000.300(f)(2) and 2800 Appendix A, reimbursement for use of a private vehicle while traveling on official government business shall be on a mileage basis and shall be at the rate established by the Federal General Services Administration (the “GSA”). On January 1, 2022, the GSA announced the mileage reimbursement rate will increase from 56.0 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2022.
This Travel Update shall serve as official notice to state agencies and employees that this increase has taken effect on January 1, 2022 and will apply to all travel occurring on or after January 1, 2022.
As the appointed Travel Coordinator for your agency, it is your responsibility to disseminate this information to all appropriate personnel within your agency. If you have any questions please contact Lexi Landers, State Travel Coordinator, at (217) 782-4705 or by email at Lexi.Landers@illinois.gov.