OIG Report: Mail Processing Variance Model

Background The U.S. Postal Service established its Mail Processing Variance (MPV) model in fiscal year (FY) 2011 to measure annual mail processing operational performance and efficiency. The MPV model is a management tool that calculates mail processing productivity by dividing total mailpieces handled by workhours. The MPV model calculates national annual targets by excluding the…

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For second time this year, OPM warns of scam targeting federal annuitants

By Nicole Ogrysko – June 19, 2017 The Office of Personnel Management is warning federal employees of a second scam this year. This time, the scheme is an “aggressive marking push” by companies offering cash payments in exchange for all or part of beneficiaries’ annuity payments. These companies are offering cash payments typically worth less…

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USPS Retiree eNewsletter: Taking Advantage of Retirement Services Online

June 2017 Are you tired of trying to contact an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) representative for assistance with your benefits only to keep getting a busy signal? Or once you finally get through to customer service, you are placed on hold? The good news is you can avoid the wait! If you are receiving…

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