USPS Office Of Inspector General Audit Report – Revenue for Official Mail from the House of Representatives Mailroom Title 39, U.S.C Chapter 32, establishes the franked mail privilege for the vice president and members of Congress. The Postal Service accepts, processes, and delivers franked mail sent under an authorized individual’s signature, or facsimile signature, without […]
The nationwide effort to consolidate stations and branches is NOT over. 156 Stations and Branches Remain Under Review For Possible Consolidation Under the Stations and Branches Optimization and Consolidation Initiative as of March 2010. 144 Stations and Branches were reported by USPS in February 2010. PostalReporter note: Top five states with facilities on possible consolidation list: […]
A new audit report from the Office Of Inspector General says that the USPS over-funded its FERS retirement obligations by $6.8 billion. The OIG reported several months ago that USPS overfunded its CSRS retirement obligations by $75 billion. Excerpts: Consistent with other retiree benefit obligations, the Postal Service is being unfairly burdened for its share […]
Last year, PostalReporter reported that Three Ohio Postal Workers Charged With OWCP Fraud. Since the release of this news item at least one Postal Worker has been exonerated of all charges. The news release from the U.S. Attorney, Northern Ohio District last year stated: A thirteen-count indictment was returned against Marlise Y. Taylor, age 43, […]
The following are excerpts from a USPS Office Of Inspector General review of the eIDEAS program. According to the USPS OIG, “When an idea is approved, management can award noncash and cash awards up to $10,000. The complainant and surveyed employees expressed concern about management’s commitment to the eIDEAS program.” This management advisory presents the […]
This report presents the results of our audit of the fiscal year (FY) 2009 Standard Mail® Volume Incentive Program (Project Number 10BO008FF000). The report responds to a request from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Our objectives were to evaluate the Standard Mail Volume Incentive Program (Summer Sale) to determine whether the Postal Service achieved its […]
From the Federal Times The U.S. Postal Service’s former top marketing executive repeatedly used government staff — and at least two business associates he hired with sole-source contracts — to manage his personal finances and outside business interests, according to a new report. Robert Bernstock, who resigned June 4, admitted to Office of Inspector General […]
The economic downturn and the continued electronic diversion of mail, coupled with an aggressive retiree health pre-payment schedule have combined to put the Postal Service in financial crisis. A recent analysis of the future of the mail conducted on behalf of the Postal Service showed that mail volume may not recover along with the economy […]
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Frank J. Strzelec, former Officer in Charge of the Center Rutland, Vermont Post Office, was arraigned today on the misdemeanor charge of knowingly and willfully obstructing and retarding the passage of mail of a Post Officer customer. Strzelec was released pending […]
In a recent OIG audit report on USPS delivery vehciles: The Postal Service has approximately 189,000 delivery vehicles made up of minivans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), flex fuel, and long-life vehicles (LLVs). The majority of the Postal Service’s delivery fleet are nearing the end of their 24-year life expectancy. Because of limited capital resources, the Postal […]