Travel Updates

Travel Policy Changes - Mileage Rate Increase

The IRS has increased the 2026 mileage rate to 72.5 cents per mile. Concur and the Adobe Sign form will reflect this.

To align with the revised CSU systemwide policy that was updated in May 2025, the Travel Office will now require the following documentation:

Travelers must now submit a conference agenda along with the expense report that shows what meals were provided by the conference and ensure that meal per diem was not claimed for those meals. If an agenda does not exist for the trip, please note this in the comments. If the traveler did not partake in the provided meal, please note the situation in the comments.
Travel Exception Request Forms, including lodging exceptions, must include cost comparisons with supporting screenshots or other evidence to help facilitate the review of requested expenses, as well as detailed written information.