In accordance with CSR 10-11.030, the state mileage allowance shall be computed at a rate not to exceed the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rate less three cents per mile. Any change to the maximum rate is effective on July 1 of the year the IRS changes their standard mileage rate. The state fleet mileage reimbursement rate reflects the average cost of operating a mid-size sedan in the state vehicle fleet. The rates per mile in cents for the most recent five fiscal years are:
This policy provides that agencies and employees use the Trip Optimizer or other equivalent method to ensure they use the most cost effective vehicle option. An approved equivalent method is a waiver of the need to print the Trip Optimizer when the roundtrip mileage is 80 miles or less.
