Section 301-11.30 - What is my option if the Government lodging rate exceeds my lodging reimbursement?(a) You may request reimbursement on an actual expense basis, not to exceed 300 percent of the maximum per diem allowance.(b) Approval of actual expenses is usually in advance of travel and at the discretion of your agency. (See § 301-11.302.) Also, see § 301-70.201 for when an agency can issue a blanket actual expense authorization.FTR Amdt. 75, 63 FR 66675, Dec. 2, 1998, as amended by FTR Amdt. 2011-03, 76 FR 55275 , Sept. 7, 2011