Memorandum

To: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads
From:

Fran Lawrence
University Controller, University Controller’s Office

Subject: Travel Mileage Rate Changes
Date: January 5, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) increased the travel mileage reimbursement rate for official university business from 70 cents to 72.5 cents per mile.

Per POL 05.15.03 Non-Salary and Deferred Compensation, mileage reimbursement rates for courtesy/lease vehicles are 20.5 cents per mile for employees authorized under Section 4.3.1, and 37.5 cents per mile for those under Section 4.3.2.

These changes will be updated in the Travel Center in My Pack Portal as well as the Travel Manual on the Controller’s office website.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Graham at magraha4@ncsu.edu or Ruthie Fairbanks at rdfairba@ncsu.edu.

cc: Dana R. Harris, Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and University Treasurer

3D Memo Information

Subject Travel Mileage Rate Changes
Originator(s)

Fran Lawrence
University Controller, University Controller’s Office

Fiscal Year
Effective Date January 5, 2026
Category Governance and Administration
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