What are the meal maximums and why are there different ones for in-state and out-of state?
Costs for meals in some cities outside the State of Wisconsin may be more expensive, so higher reimbursement maximums have been established. Reimbursement rates may change on July 1 each year so check the travel website for the most recent rates. Meals reimbursement is reimbursement of actual costs, not a per diem. A receipt is not required for personal meals, but employees must record actual reasonable expenses. Meals purchased for others do require an itemized receipt. Meals should not be claimed at the maximum allowed if that amount has not been spent. If a pattern of claiming the maximum for every meal is noted, receipts may be required in the future. The maximum meal reimbursements are found on the travel website under Meal and Lodging Maximums www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/finance/Forms/max.doc Meals and lodging in foreign countries vary. Visit the Foreign Meal and Lodging Rates www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/finance/fml.html After the country/city is located, the breakdown for lodging (fir
