This section provides key budget and travel information for employees, including FY 2026 purchasing deadlines for equipment, contractual expenses, and related budget transfer submission dates. It also outlines travel reimbursement guidelines, including current mileage rates, per diem information, and resources for calculating local mileage, tolls, and currency conversions.
Local mileage will be reimbursed at the rate of $0.76/mile effective July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The previous rate of $0.725/mile was effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. For long distance mileage, use your preferred mapping app or website.
The College will reimburse the traveler at the current daily maximum per diem rate of $45.00 for trips outside of Monroe County when an overnight stay is required. The traveler will not be reimbursed the exact amount paid for their meals. The traveler will be reimbursed according to the following schedule:
| Meal | Time | Rate |
| Breakfast | On College business prior to 8:45am | $7.00 |
| Lunch | On College business between 11:00am and 1:00pm | $13.00 |
| Dinner | On College business after 4:45pm |
$25.00 |
The traveler will not be reimbursed for meals when traveling within Monroe County, or if the cost of meals is included in the registration fee.
*Please note that an overnight stay will be required in order to receive the per diem.
