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Reimbursement for Meal Allowances That Exceed the State Rates: The Division shall not reimburse for any meal allowance that exceeds $6 for breakfast, $11 for lunch, or $19 for dinner unless: • For counties — the requirements of Section 112.061(14), Florida Statutes, are satisfied; • The costs do not exceed charges normally allowed by the Recipient in its regular operations as the result of the Recipient's written travel policy (in other words, the reimbursement rates apply uniformly to all travel by the Recipient); and, • The costs do not exceed the reimbursement rates established by the United States General Services Administration ("GSA") for that locale (see https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877). Hotel Accommodations: A traveler may not claim per diem or lodging reimbursement for overnight travel within 50 miles (one-way) of his or her headquarters or residence unless the circumstances necessitating the overnight stay are fully explained by the traveler and approved by the Division. Absent prior approval from the Division, the cost of any hotel accommodation shall not exceed $150 per night. If the recipient seeks reimbursement for training activities, then the following shall be submitted: • Training certificates or Sign -in sheets, either with all participant's signatures or pre -populated with lead instructor signature and date; • Receipts and proof of payment (e.g. cancelled check, electronic funds transfer confirmation, credit card statement, bank statement) for any expenditures in support of the training (e.g. printing costs, costs related to administering the training, planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies, reproduction of materials, and equipment); • Invoices and proof of payment for Travel costs (e.g., internal travel form, airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) related to training/conference activities and; • Proof of purchase methodology (e.g. quotes, sole source, state contract, competitive bid results), if applicable, and; • Provide copy of current procurement, employment, and travel policies. Exercises: Exercises conducted with grant funds should test and evaluate performance towards meeting capability targets established in a jurisdiction's Multi -Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP) for the core capabilities needed to address its greatest risks. Allowable exercise -related costs include: • Funds Used to Design, Develop, Conduct and Evaluate an Exercise. This includes costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel, and documentation. Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations/facilities. Exercises shall provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills. Gaps identified during an exercise including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, shall be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the exercise cycle. • Hiring of Contractors or Consultants. Contractors or Consultants may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the state. The services of contractors/consultants may also be procured to support the design, development, conduct and evaluation of exercises. 34