Removals for personal items may be paid either by Reimbursement to the new faculty/staff member, or via a Travel Advance through Accounts Payable. The Accounting Manual Disbursements D371-16 does not grant Procurement the delegation for personal removals. Public funds and University resources cannot be used for personal purchases per UC Policy BUS-43; payment to a hiree for a personal move is also tax reportable as a fringe benefit. Because the items are not University property, the University is not liable for damage to or loss of personal items. Therefore, if the Hiring Department wishes to pay for a Faculty's personal move, the appropriate payment mechanism is via reimbursement or travel advance in accordance with policies outlined in the UC Moving Policy G-13. Please remember to check the Hiree Allocation Letter for approved limits; Accounts Payable is not authorized to pay higher than the approved limit.