This PML is superseded by the HR Manual and is no longer active.
PML Number
2013-037
Title
Travel/Relocation Programs – Lodging/Per Diem Increases for PECG
Date Issued
October 30, 2013
Owner
Benefits and Training Division
Contact
Ray Asbell
Statewide Travel/Relocation Program Manager
(916) 324-0526
Ray.Asbell@calhr.ca.gov
Signed By
Greg Beatty, Chief, Benefits and Training Divisio
Content
Effective November 1, 2013, the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has updated lodging and per diem reimbursement rates for official State travel for employees represented by PECG (BU 9).  Rank and file employees whose BU has not reached an agreement with CalHR on a new contract will continue to use the rates found in their current contract until further notice.
Short-Term Lodging Rates for BU 9
•	All counties/cities located in California (except as noted below): 
Actual lodging expense, supported by a receipt, up to $90 per night, plus tax.
•	Napa, Riverside, and Sacramento Counties:
	Actual lodging expense, supported by a receipt, up to $95 per night, plus tax.
•	Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties and Edwards AFB, excluding the City of Santa Monica:
	Actual lodging expense, supported by a receipt, up to $120 per night, plus tax.
•	Alameda, Monterey, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Clara Counties:
	Actual lodging expense, supported by a receipt, up to $125 per night, plus tax.
•	San Francisco County and the City of Santa Monica:
	Actual lodging expense, supported by a receipt, up to $150 per night, plus tax.
Per Diem Rates Previously Announced via PML 2013-026 (Effective 9/1/2013)
•	Breakfast: $7
•	Lunch: $11
•	Dinner: $23
•	Incidentals: $5
Please note that employees may claim only their actual expense for meals.  In 	the event of an audit, employees must be prepared to furnish receipts 	substantiating the amount claimed.
For departments using the California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS), a CalATERS letter will be released in the near future with information and instructions on how to address the above-referenced rate changes. 
If you have questions or need assistance with the information provided above, please contact Ray Asbell at the phone number or email address listed above.