Q&A: Travel Expense Voucher (TEV) for Class C Travel

If you’re making a day trip for work-related business or training, you might qualify for a meal per diem.

Q: What is Class C Travel

A: Class C Travel is travel for day trips where the member is not required to be away from the agency overnight. See General Order 02-13, Authorized Travel for more information.

Q: May I request an advance for Class C Travel per diem?

A: No. A member should complete a Travel Expense Voucher (TEV) for Class C Travel per diem upon their return from training or travel. Complete the section under TRAVEL SCHEDULE and enter the number of meals that apply under the section for Class C Travel.

Q: Are Class C Travel meals allowed for travel within Pinellas or neighboring counties?

A: No. Subsistence for meals is not allowed for travel within Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, or Manatee counties.

Q: How do I determine which meals apply for Class C Travel?

A: If any portion of travel begins prior to 6:00 a.m. and extends beyond 8:00 a.m., you will qualify for breakfast per diem. If any portion of travel begins before noon and extends beyond 2:00 p.m., you will qualify for lunch per diem. If any portion of travel begins before 6:00 p.m. and extends beyond 8:00 p.m., you will qualify for dinner per diem.

Q: How is the daily meal per diem calculated for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

A: The daily meal rate is based on the per diem rate of the county you are traveling to. Remember there is no subsistence for travel to neighboring counties.