06-a-002 - FY 2006 Subsistence Rates (June 17, 2005) (Supersedes 05-a-002) (Superseded by 01-a-002)
| INFORMATIONAL CIRCULAR NO. 06-A-002 | (Supersedes 05-a-002) |
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| DATE: | June 17, 2005 | ||
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| SUBJECT: | FY 2006 Subsistence Rates | ||
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | July 1, 2005 | ||
| A & R CONTACT: | Randy Kennedy | (785) 296-2125 | (randy.kennedy@da.state.ks.us) |
| Leroy Charbonneau | (785) 296-2255 | (leroy.charbonneau@da.state.ks.us) | |
| Shirley Gilchrist | (785) 296-2882 | (shirley.gilchrist@da.state.ks.us) | |
| Mark Handshy | (785) 296-7021 | (mark.handshy@da.state.ks.us) | |
| APPROVAL: |  |
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| SUMMARY: | FY 2006 Meal Allowance and Lodging Rates | ||
As authorized by K.S.A.75-3207a, the Secretary of Administration has fixed the rates for FY 2006 at:
Meal Allowance:
| In-state | $ 7.75 per quarter-day |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state, regular | $ 7.75 per quarter-day |
| Out-of-state, designated high-cost geographic area | $ 8.75 per quarter-day |
| Out-of-state, special designated high-cost geographic areas | $10.75 per quarter-day |
| International travel | $11.50 per quarter-day or actual expenses not to exceed $80 per day |
*Effective with FY 2006, there is no longer a separate rate identified for in-state, designated high-cost geographic areas.
Reduced Meals Allowance:
If the cost of meals is included within the cost of registration fees or other fees and charges paid by the agency or supplied without cost by another party, the meals allowance should be reduced as follows:
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state * | $7.25 | $8.25 | $15.50 |
| Out-of-state, regular | $7.25 | $8.25 | $15.50 |
| Out-of-state, designated high-cost geographic area | $8.25 | $9.25 | $17.50 |
| Out-of-state, special designated high-cost geographic areas |
$10.25 |
$11.25 |
$21.50 |
| International | $11.00 | $12.00 | $23.00 |
*Effective with FY 2006, there is no longer a separate rate identified for in-state, designated high-cost geographic areas.
Same Day Meals Allowance:
The rates as established in accordance with K.A.R. 1-16-18(c)(3) are the same as indicated in the table above for reduced meals allowance.
Lodging Expense Limitations:
| In-state * | $70.00 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state, regular | $87.00 |
| Out-of-state, designated high-cost geographic area | $128.00 |
| Out-of-state, special designated high-cost geographic areas | $143.00 |
| International travel | Actual |
| Conference lodging qualified under K.A.R. 1-16-18a(e) | Actual |
*Effective with FY 2006, there is no longer a separate rate identified for in-state, designated high-cost geographic areas.
K.S.A. 75 3207a(f) provides that the daily lodging expense limitations established above may be exceeded by the lesser of either: (1) an additional 50% of the applicable lodging expense limitation, or (2) the actual lodging expense incurred.
These lodging limits continue to be applied to the lodging rate before taxes. Thus, the amount reimbursed or paid for lodging expenses may exceed the established lodging limitation by as much as the amount of associated taxes.
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