Common use of Meals and Incidental Expenses Clause in Contracts

Meals and Incidental Expenses. ‌ (a) Expenses claimed under this heading are for the cost of meals consumed and for such incidental expenses as tips to miscellaneous service personnel, etc. Breakfast $15.50 $15.70 $21.50 $20.90 Lunch 15.00 18.95 22.10 29.55 Dinner 41.30 49.95 51.70 69.65 Incidentals $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 Total per Day $89.10 $101.90 $112.60 $137.40 For periods of duty travel not exceeding twenty-five (25) calendar days, per diems below will be paid. An employee in travel status for a part day only may claim individual meals and incidentals as applicable. These rates will be adjusted as the Federal rates are changed. NOTE: Where the actual cost of meals and services exceeds the maximum allowance, and where the reason for this excess can be justified, and the expenses supported by receipts (cost of meals is not to be included on hotel bill), the employee will be reimbursed for the actual expense incurred. Where receipts cannot be provided, reimbursement will be made for the meal allowances outlined above. (b) Except in communities where housekeeping units or reasonable room and board are not available, when travel status extends beyond twenty-five (25) calendar days in one location, the maximum amount claimable for meals shall be reduced to twenty dollars ($20.00) per day inclusive for all days in excess of twenty-five (25) calendar days. (c) An employee may not be treated as "in travel status" if they are appointed to the establishment of one head-quarters area, but their duties are carried out at another location during the major portion of the time or continuously. (d) Where the return trip is made in one (1) day, the amount claimable shall be on the basis of meals only.

Meals and Incidental Expenses. ‌ (a) Expenses claimed under this heading are for the cost of meals consumed and for such incidental expenses as tips to miscellaneous service personnel, etc. Breakfast $15.50 $15.70 $21.50 $20.90 Lunch 15.00 18.95 22.10 29.55 Dinner 41.30 49.95 51.70 69.65 Incidentals $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 Total per Day $89.10 $101.90 $112.60 $137.40 For periods of duty travel not exceeding twenty-five (25) calendar days, per diems below will be paid. An employee in travel status for a part day only may claim individual meals and incidentals as applicable. Breakfast $15.50 $15.70 $21.50 $20.90 Lunch 15.00 18.95 22.10 29.55 Dinner 41.30 49.95 51.70 69.65 Incidentals $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 $17.30 Total per Day $89.10 $101.90 $112.60 $137.40 These rates will be adjusted as the Federal rates are changed. NOTE: Where the actual cost of meals and services exceeds the maximum allowance, and where the reason for this excess can be justified, and the expenses supported by receipts (cost of meals is not to be included on hotel billxxxx), the employee will be reimbursed for the actual expense incurred. Where receipts cannot be provided, reimbursement will be made for the meal allowances outlined above. (b) Except in communities where housekeeping units or reasonable room and board are not available, when travel status extends beyond twenty-five (25) calendar days in one location, the maximum amount claimable for meals shall be reduced to twenty dollars ($20.00) per day inclusive for all days in excess of twenty-five (25) calendar days. (c) An employee may not be treated as "in travel status" if they are he/she is appointed to the establishment of one head-quarters area, but their his/her duties are carried out at another location during the major portion of the time or continuously. (d) Where the return trip is made in one (1) day, the amount claimable shall be on the basis of meals only.