APWU: Per Diem Update – Effective Date November 7, 2022

October 18, 2022 After meeting with the Postal Service again and scheduling an NCED site visit, we can announce that the implementation date of the per diem MOU is November 7, 2022 and will be piloted for three years for all Crafts. The current GSA rates control the per diem amount, currently at $59.00 per…

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USPS OIG Audit Report: Professional Services Contract Rates

Monday, November 10, 2014 (sections redacted by OIG) Background The Commercial Products and Services Portfolio is one of five purchasing areas within the U.S. Postal Service’s Supply Management organization. It manages contracts for professional services, including financial, accounting, and consulting services. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is the federal government’s purchasing agent. It administers…

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