We are thrilled to bring you some fantastic news! Starting February 1, 2024, the per diem allowances for the State of Illinois will experience a substantial increase. The State of Illinois will be utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) rate table, allowing for flexible rates determined by the city and state of travel, providing you with even more satisfying travel reimbursements.
What's more, the new per diem allowances are now seamlessly integrated into the GSA rate table, thanks to Chrome River's latest update. Say goodbye to tedious rate searches for your unit – it's all conveniently available for you!
To ensure you make the most of these enhancements, remember that accurate dates of travel are crucial for correct reimbursements. Enter your travel dates diligently to avoid any delays in processing your expense report.
Here are some good per diem rules to keep in mind that can also be found in Section 3000.500 Per Diem Allowance
- The per diem allowances shall be in accordance with the rates promulgated pursuant to 5 USC 5702(a)(1)(A). As provided for in the Act: [i]f the rates set under federal regulations increase or decrease during the course of the state's fiscal year, the effective date of the new rate shall be the effective date of the change in the federal rate.
- Per diem shall be paid for travel which includes overnight lodging or is 18 or more continuous hours. It is given in lieu of the meal allowance and is to cover the cost of meals and meal tips. Receipts need not be submitted to support this allowance.
- Per diem shall be based on the Quarter System for computing the allowance for days or fractions thereof. Each quarter shall be 6 hours commencing at midnight, 6 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m. The traveler shall be allowed one fourth of the allowance for each period of 6 hours or fraction thereof.
Get ready for an enhanced travel experience with the upgraded per diem allowances!
Contact
If you have questions, please contact University Payables at obfsupay@uillinois.edu.
