Travel Update 23-02

TO: Agency Travel Coordinators

FROM: Anthony Pascente, Chairman

DATE: July 1, 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 July 1, 2022, the GSA announced the mileage reimbursement rate will increase from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile effective July 1, 2022.

This Travel Update shall serve as official notice to state agencies and employees that this increase has taken effect on July 1, 2022 and will apply to all travel occurring on or after July 1, 2022.

In sum, the State of Illinois’ mileage reimbursement rate for the use of personal vehicles will increase from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile effective July 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.