The University's mileage reimbursement rates for expenses incurred in connection with the business use
of a private automobile will decrease in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage
rates published in IR 2008-131. The new rates are effective for expenses incurred on or after January 1,
2009.

The reimbursement rate for the use of a private automobile for University business travel will decrease
from 58.5 cents a mile to 55 cents a mile. Appendix A of Business and Finance Bulletin G-28, Policy
and Regulations Governing Travel, will be revised to include this change.

The reimbursement rate for driving or shipping an automobile in connection with a move or relocation
will decrease from 27 cents a mile to 24 cents a mile. Business and Finance Bulletin G-13, Policy and
Regulations Governing Moving and Relocation, will be revised to incorporate this change.

If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Barcelona at x3929, or shawn.barcelona@accounting.ucsb.edu.