Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has been saying for three years that his agency is in danger of running out of money because of declining mail volume. And since bills and greeting cards continue to be delivered six days a week, it’s little surprise that Congress has largely ignored his call for sweeping postal reform legislation….
Audit Report – HR-AR-14-002 – 06/13/2014 BACKGROUND: Recycling is the process of changing used materials into new products to reduce waste. Each year the U.S. Postal Service generates recyclable material, and although there are costs to recycle, it also generates revenue. In 2012, Postal Service recycling efforts generated $49.5 million, with only about one-third of…
Ever wonder how so many of the goods bought and sold over the hidden Internet’s illegal markets seemingly slip through the cracks of the US Postal Service, Postal Inspection, and, by proxy, law enforcement and federal investigations? Besides shadowy LSD chemists who are really good at coring out books? This might have something to do…
Audit Report – DR-MA-14-005 – 06/10/2014 BACKGROUND The U.S. Postal Service uses more than 190,000 vehicles to collect and deliver mail, including about 142,000 long-life vehicles that are nearing or exceeding their expected service life. As the fleet ages, maintenance costs will increase and older models will be retired as they become too costly to…
Audit Report – MS-AR-14-004 – 06/02/2014 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Postal Service uses the Web End-of-Run (WebEOR) system to collect, store, and report mail volume data. The WebEOR process for collecting mail volume data differs depending on the type of mail processing involved. The system collects automated mail volume data directly from mail processing equipment. It…
Audit Report – DR-MA-14-004 – 06/03/2014 BACKGROUND The U.S. Postal Service’s mail volume declined from about 171 to 160 billion mailpieces from fiscal years (FY) 2010 to 2012. The Postal Service had net losses of $5 billion in FY 2011 and $15.9 billion in FY 2012. It prepared a Five-Year Business Plan to address budget…
Audit Report – FT- AR-14-011 – 05/28/2014 BACKGROUND: The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (Postal Act of 2006) amended 39 U.S.C and revised the cap on total compensation payable to U.S. Postal Service employees. As a result of this revision, the Postal Service could not pay an employee more than $199,700 for calendar…
BACKGROUND: The U.S. Postal Service continues to aggressively cut costs. Its efforts include consolidating the mail processing network to align it with reduced mail volume and a smaller workforce. This report responds to a request from Congressman James Gerlach of Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District regarding redistribution of processing functions of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Processing and…
