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Travel Update 24-02
To: Agency Travel Coordinators
From: Raven DeVaughn Chairman
Date: July 31, 2023
Subject: Reimbursement Rates
Pursuant to (80 Ill. Admin. Code Sections 2800.620 Reimbursement Rates). All business travel shall be reimbursed according to rates as set forth in Section 3000.Appendix A of the Travel Regulation Council Rules. (80 Ill. Adm. Code 3000.Appendix A)
This Travel Update shall serve as official notice to state agencies and employees that this change took effect on July 28, 2023 and will affect any travel occurring on or after July 28, 2023.
In sum, the State of Illinois’ reimbursement rates for all agencies under the Governor’s Travel Control Board jurisdiction will now match the reimbursement rates of those set by the Travel Regulation Council.
Therefore, the following reimbursement rates for meals and per diem will be set at the following:
Per Diem/Meals Within the State of Illinois
Breakfast |
$8.50 |
Lunch |
$12.50 |
Dinner |
$23.00 |
Per Diem – Quarter |
$11.00 |
Per Diem – Day |
$44.00 |
Per Diem/Meals Outside the State of Illinois
Breakfast |
$9.50 |
Lunch |
$13.50 |
Dinner |
$25.00 |
Per Diem – Quarter |
$12.00 |
Per Diem - Day |
$48.00 |
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.