USPS OIG: How Inviting is Your Post Office?

Great Lakes Area Start Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Estimated Report Release Date: July 2016 Have you ever arrived at a Post Office and wondered why they haven’t repaired that cracked sidewalk, or entered the facility and noticed something else in disrepair? Well you’re not alone. Recently, Postal Service management temporarily closed an Indiana Post…

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USPS: Online accounts help retirement planning

The Social Security Administration is encouraging federal employees to set up free online accounts to view and manage their Social Security records. The secure accounts provide estimates for future benefits and show how much you’ll need from other sources, such as a Thrift Savings Plan, to meet your retirement goals. Each account also allows you…

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USPS readies ACE computer upgrades

The Postal Service is preparing to upgrade all ACE computers. The rollout, called USPS Next, is scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall, near the end of the fiscal year. It will take about four years to upgrade all computers. Upgraded computers will feature improved processors, faster boot-ups and better stability. To prepare for…

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