OPM OIG Audit: Information Systems Controls at APWU Health Plan

What Did We Find? Our audit of the IT security controls of APWUHP determined that: APWUHP has established an adequate security management program. However, there is not a policy requiring role-based training for IT security staff. APWUHP has implemented a variety of physical and logical access controls. However, we noted several areas of concern related…

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USPS: Employees urged to review benefits info

The Postal Service is mailing every employee a personal benefits statement that details his or her overall compensation package. When you receive your statement, USPS wants you to pay close attention to these three sections: • What you paid for in 2017 for health benefits. Many employees pay for more health insurance than they need,…

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USPS upgrades credit card technology

The Postal Service has begun to roll out upgraded credit card payment technology to help guard against fraud. The card readers at Post Office retail counters will now process the EuroPay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) chips on many debit and credit cards. The card readers are also equipped with encryption technology to better protect customers’…

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