Set Up Second-Tier Ceilings

The second-tier ceiling function is available only if you have correctly configured the expense types on the Expense Types screen.

The following steps are required to set up and use the Second-Tier Ceiling feature in Deltek Expense.

1. Set up your per diem schedule(s) in accordance with your company's policies. See Special Topic: Per Diems for more details.
2. On the Expense Types screen, enter the expense type code in the Code field and the expense type description in the Description field.
3. Locate the Wizard Type drop-down list and select Lodging for lodging expenses or Meals for meal expenses.
4. In the General Options group box, select the Per Diem check box.
5. In the Ceilings group box, select Reimburse in the Over Ceiling Rule drop-down list, then select the Second Tier Ceiling check box, and Save.
6. On the Rates/Ceilings tab, click the Add Rate/Ceiling button, then enter the effective date in the Effective Date field and the ceiling amount in the Ceiling field.
7. Save the record.