Forms:

MARAMA Travel Expense Voucher - FY 2010
(Microsoft Excel® format)

MARAMA Expense Voucher Instructions
(Acrobat® PDF format)

General Guidelines:

Hotel:

MARAMA will reimburse up to the government rate plus tax unless otherwise noted. A receipt is required for reimbursement.

Travel:

MARAMA reimburses mileage at the current IRS Revenue Service rate per mile for each mile driving to and from the meeting location.

• Beginning January 1, 2010 the current rate is $0.50 per mile.
• For travel between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 the rate is $0.55 per mile

Receipts for tolls, parking, taxis, shuttles, and any other travel costs are required for reimbursement.

To minimize costs, airline tickets should be purchased at least 21 days prior to departure and coach class should be purchased.

Meals:

MARAMA follows the reimbursement limits set forth by the Maryland State Travel Management Unit.

Maryland Reimbursement Limits (exit MARAMA)

Actual costs of meals will be reimbursed with or without receipts up to the limit set forth each year. Reimbursement from meals in "High Cost Metropolitan Areas" may be reimbursed up to the higher rate allowed if receipts are provided

Meal Allowance starting September 1, 2009 (including Tax and Tip)

1. Breakfast.........$ 8.00
2. Lunch............. $10.00
3. Dinner.............$24.00

Updated: January 6, 2010