What does the per diem entitlement cover in CPPA processing?

• A. Transportation
• B. Meals only
• C. Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses for official travel
• D. Lodging only

Answer: (C)

Per diem is the daily allowance to cover costs while traveling on official duty. In CPPA processing, the entitlement covers lodging, meals, and incidental expenses for official travel. Lodging pays for where you stay; meals cover food consumed during travel; incidental expenses include small, necessary costs such as tips to service staff and related small charges like laundry or dry cleaning. Transportation isn’t included in per diem; transportation costs (airfare, mileage, taxis, etc.) are reimbursed separately as travel expenses. Selecting lodging only or meals only would omit part of what per diem is meant to cover, and transportation is handled outside of per diem.