December 12, 2023. Effective January 1, 2024, the State is implementing increases to meal and short-term lodging expense reimbursement rates within the existing business and travel reimbursement policy (CalHR Manual Section 2203) for all excluded state employees as well as all rank and file state employees (pursuant to the express terms of the Memorandums of Understanding) on authorized travel status.
CalHR has released the updated CalHR Manual Section 2203 to reflect the above changes that will take effect on January 1, 2024. In addition, the State Controller’s Office (SCO) is taking necessary steps to implement these changes in CalATERS. SCO will release additional communications upon completion of system updates.
CalHR’s Travel Reimbursements page provides general information. To learn more about this and upcoming changes to the travel program, please see CalHR’s new Travel Frequently Asked Questions page.