The United States General Services Administration has announced the domestic maximum per diem rates for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. New York State uses the per diem rates established by the Federal Government. The increased lodging rates will be effective on October 1, 2011. In locations where the per diem rate decreased, reductions to maximum rates will not be in effect until November 1, 2011. Click here to view the Meal Allowance Breakdown.