41 CFR § 301-11.22 - Circumstances for prescribing a reduced per diem rate.

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title: "41 CFR § 301-11.22 - Circumstances for prescribing a reduced per diem rate."
title_number: 41
title_name: "Public Contracts and Property Management"
section_number: "301-11.22"
section_name: "Circumstances for prescribing a reduced per diem rate."
chapter_number: 301
chapter_name: "TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "ALLOWABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES"
part_number: "301-11"
part_name: "11—SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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# 301-11.22 Circumstances for prescribing a reduced per diem rate.

An agency may prescribe a reduced per diem rate lower than the prescribed per diem rate under the following circumstances:

(a) When the agency can determine in advance that lodging and/or meal costs will be lower than the per diem rate, such as when two employees share a room or kitchen facilities are available, reducing the need for buying prepared meals; and

(b) The lowest authorized rate must be stated in the travel authorization before travel or the traveler must be given sufficient notice once travel has begun to adjust spending (*i.e.,* finding and occupying alternative lodging).