City/Count Allowance
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) uses the U.S. General Services Administration per diem list (GSA) for lodging and meal rates.
Using the allowance obtained above from the GSA website, see the chart below or go to NYS Travel Information to determine your meal allowance breakdown.
Lodging
Western States Contract Alliance (WSCA) Lodging Program now offers a cost-saving option for lodging. Details can be found at NASPO ValuePoint Travel Center.
Meal Breakdown
Using the allowance obtained for a specific county, the per diem meal breakdown is as follows:
| Total Allowance* | Breakfast | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| $92 | $18 | $74 |
| $86 | $17 | $69 |
| $80 | $16 | $64 |
| $74 | $15 | $59 |
| $68 | $14 | $54 |
| Day Rates: * | $5 | $12 |
| N/A | (Leave by 7 a.m.) | (Return after 6 p.m.) |
Rates Effective 10/1/25 - 9/30/26
Day Rates
Day rates are reported as income to the IRS. Refer to page 5 of the link below for more information.
Foreign Per Diem Rates
To determine Foreign Per Diem Rates, please calculate 15% breakfast and 85% dinner
Personal Car Mileage Rate
Current Rate = $0.725 per mile.
Rate effective 01/01/26 - 12/31/26