Day: August 17, 2018
USPS OIG Report: Mail Delivery Issues – Cimarron Hills Station, Colorado Springs, CO
Background This report presents the results of our audit to assess management’s corrective action to address mail delivery issues for customers serviced by the Cimarron Hills Station . The Cimarron Hills Station is in Colorado Springs, CO, in the Colorado/Wyoming District, Western Area. This audit was initiated at the request of Congressman Doug Lamborn, 5th…
USPS OIG: Does MODS Work Hour and Mail Volume Data Accurately Reflect Work Performed?
Project Title: Management Operating Data System (MODS) Errors and Adjustments Start Date: Monday, August 6, 2018 Estimated Report Release Date: January 2019 The Management Operating Data System (MODS) provides data on workload, work hours, and machine-use. In addition to supporting operational planning, MODS data are used extensively in Postal Service costing and pricing activities. Supervisors…
USPS: Do you know a flat-sized mailpiece when you see one?
The Postal Service wants to clear up a few misunderstandings about flat-sized mailpieces. Here’s what you should know: • First things first: Know how to recognize flat-sized mailpieces. The Domestic Mail Manual has all the information you need, especially chapters 101 and 201. Generally speaking, flat-sized mailpieces are no more than 15 inches long, no…