Cornell units may elect to pay for the moving of household goods for newly recruited employees. Payments for such expenses must be authorized at the unit level. However, not all newly recruited employees are guaranteed a Cornell-furnished household move. Move arrangements are at the discretion of the hiring department or business area.
The Office for Supply Management Services (SMS) has contracted with four suppliers for household moving services. Each arrangement is documented and designed to provide both Cornell and the new hire with certain protections.
SMS cannot ensure resolution of any problems encountered with any moving companies other than those with whom Cornell University has contractual agreement. If a new hire elects to use a moving company other than a Cornell preferred supplier, the new hire may not have adequate protection for damage or the leverage required to resolve any service or cost issues.
Please refer to the Moving and Storage supplier pages for additional details.