USPS OIG Management Alert – NSA Price Tables Sent Unsecured to Vendors

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by 21cpw

Introduction During the audit of Negotiated Service Agreement – Contract [redacted], we identified an issue related to the transmission of Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) pricing rate tables. Specifically, the Postal Service electronically transmitted confidential contract pricing rates to PC Postage vendors in unencrypted emails. NSAs are contractual agreements between the Postal Service and commercial mailers,…

USPS OIG: Informal Grievance Oversight

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by 21cpw

Objective The Postal Service defines a grievance as a dispute, difference, or disagreement between parties or a complaint lodged by a party regarding wages, hours, or conditions of employment. The informal grievance process allows employees to discuss and settle grievances with their immediate supervisor; however, if there is no resolution, the employee or union can…