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updated February 10, 2010

 


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State Issues new mandate on Reducing Travel Costs.  PEF has filed a contract grievance and an improper practice charge challenging the unilateral change in agency policies.

 		  
NYS-Ride

  • The NYS-Ride program allows employees to pay for their mass transit commuting expenses using pre-tax money.  Effective July 1, 2008, the program has been extended to all PEF members
     

  • Payroll Bulletin on NYS-Ride (issued 6/30/08)
     

  • Program Brochures

 

 Per Diem Rates

  • Reimbursement for receipted lodging and meal expenses are tied to the per diem rates for lodging and Meals and Incidental Expenses (MIE) established by the Federal Government for its employees.

  • If a location specific rate is not listed by the General Services Administration, , the CONUS (continental US) rate of $70 lodging and $39 MIE applies.

Effective October 1, 2009, the Meal and Incidental Expense Rate for CONUS (the default if no other rate is specified), increases to $46

 

  • Looking for a hotel that accepts the per diem rate? Check these links (but remember you much make sure that the rate is available for the time you want to travel).

 

   Travel Rule, Regulations and Forms
Keep in mind that these official guidelines set the parameters for travel and that many agencies have adopted their own travel policies.
  
Mileage Reimbursement (per mile)

  • Personal Vehicle: 50¢
         (IRS Max) (eff. 1/1/10)
     

  • Motorcycle:47¢ (Rate for Federal Employees eff. 1/1/10)
     

  • Transport of Clients/Residents: additional $0.07
     

  • Medical Expenses:16.5¢
    (eff. 1/1/10)

 

 

 

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