Meal Reimbursements

Meals are reimbursed on a per diem basis (not actual expenses) for overnight, official business travel.

State of Georgia- Meal Per Diem - All Areas

   Breakfast  

$13.00

   Lunch

$14.00

   Dinner

$23.00
  • Travel outside of Georgia:  Refer to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) website for the current per diem rates
  • First & Last Day of Travel: Travelers are eligible for 75% of the total per diem on the first and last day of travel for both in-state and out-of-state travel.
  • Non-Overnight Travel: Effective July 1, 2018, the USG does not provide per diem during non-overnight travel due to the IRS taxable compensation implications.  
  • Meals provided by Conference/Meeting: The per diem must be adjusted for any meal provided to the traveler.  Conference or meeting agendas must be submitted to verify all meal reimbursements requested. 
  • Complimentary Hotel Breakfast: If breakfast is provided by the hotel, the per diem will be reduced.  Please see job aid for entering per diem and provided meals.