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David J. Holway

Mileage Reimbursement Update

July 8, 2008

On June 12, NAGE reached an agreement with OER to increase the mileage reimbursement rate by 5 cents, bringing the rate to 45 cents per mile. The new rate is effective July 6, 2008. Reimbursements for mileage associated with travel that occurred prior to July 6 will be paid at the prior rate.

On June 23, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned automobiles to 58.5 cents per mile, although the increase is not yet in effect. By statute, the General Services Administration (GSA) is required to conduct investigations of the cost of travel and the operation of POVs to employees while engaged on official business. GSA is reviewing data and has started the consultation process required by law before any mileage rate changes are made.

While NAGE is pleased to have reached an agreement with OER to increase its reimbursement rate by 5 cents, we continue to argue for greater parity with the IRS rate. In a recent meeting with OER Director Mark D'Angelo, NAGE State Director Kevin Preston pointedly raised the issue of reaching parity. Discussions continue and all updates on the matter will be posted on this web site.