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ALLOWABLE AMOUNT: Hosting official guests or hosted events occurring in state and out of state will be held to a reasonable standard rate of,$17.75/breakfast, $17.75/lunch, $35.50/dinner. rates follow IRS High City Meal Per Diem. Rates are per person and include gratuity of between 15% - 20%.. The Rates are broken down as follows:
- Breakfast 25% of daily rate
- Lunch 25% of daily rate
- Dinner 50% of daily rate
ALLOWABLE GRATUITIES: Reimbursement for a tip/gratuity between 15% - 20% of the charge is allowable when hosting groups or guests. This range does not apply when the establishment adds a service charge for larger groups in lieu of gratuity. In that case, the amount of the service charge is not within the control of the customer. Tips or fees for alcoholic beverage service are not reimbursable. These costs must be separated and included with the alcoholic beverage purchase.
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