First, you need to find out the travel policies and procedures from HR or accounts payable. The City is not obligated to reimburse employees for travel expenses that do not comply with the Policy or if not approved prior to the commencement of travel.When completing the reimbursement request, the traveler must itemize all reimbursable expenses including those for which receipts are not required or missing. Reimbursement is limited to the metered fare. Tipping is at the traveler's expense and not reimbursable. Transportation expenses. You are not eligible to be reimbursed for mileage. Is valet parking a covered expense? LUC will reimburse up to the per diem amount for meals. Travel and Businss Expense.