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Board of Finance · Travel

Per Diem Information

The State Board of Finance sets the per diem rates available to South Dakota state employees.

Rate Schedule

Current per diem rates

Rates effective October 1, 2025

Review the current travel reimbursement schedule for meal, lodging, mileage, and related reimbursement rates.

Open current per diem rates (PDF)

State Employee Travel

State-rate lodging

Fleet and Travel Management maintains a list of lodging establishments that offer the state rate to employees traveling on state business with a state identification card.

Fleet and Travel Management

Lodging assistance

Call 605-773-3162 for assistance or use the online lodging list.

View the state-rate lodging list