The following are guidelines of NAGPS Board Members travel to NAGPS conferences and to events to support the NAGPS mission.  All expenses are pre-tax amounts, though reimbursement will be for the total amount after taxes.

Hotel:

Hotel expenses should not exceed the maximum lodging rates as found at www.gsa.gov for the destination city.

Transportation:

Airfare expenses should not exceed $550 for roundtrip domestic flight.

Train and bus fare expenses are covered but should not exceed the price of airfare between the departing and destination cities for a two-week advance purchase. 

Car Rental:

Car rental expenses should not exceed $35 per day.  NAGPS will not reimburse for car rentals to take traveler to an airport. Travelers will not be reimbursed for insurance on car rentals. Gasoline will be reimbursed with receipt. 

Mileage:

NAGPS Board members will be reimbursed $0.445 per mile for mileage incurred.  This covers gas and wear and tear on automobile.  Mileage cannot be claimed on a rental car nor can it be claimed on travel to and from an airport.

Parking:

Long term parking will be covered at departing airports.  Parking will also be covered at destination hotels.  Parking will not be covered for travel unrelated to business.

Per Diem:

Per Diem rates are pegged to the rates found at www.gsa.gov for the destination city.  Receipts are required for reimbursement, but expenditures cannot exceed the GSA rate.

In general, expenses will be reimbursed to the traveler.  In rare cases will the traveler have any part
of his or her expenses pre-paid.