USPS requests PRC advisory opinion on plans for operational improvements, service standards

After receiving an advisory opinion from the PRC, the Postal Service will consider the PRC’s opinion and finalize its decision.

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USPS OIG Report: Cost Attribution for Parcel-only Processing Facilities

Based upon the audit results, we did not make any recommendations. Postal Service management’s comments and our evaluation are at the end of the finding.

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PRC Commissioners Appointed to a Second Term

The appointments of Commissioner Fisher and Commissioner Poling come at a critical time in the history of the postal industry as the Commission continues to examine the Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan and its effects on service performance nationwide; and conduct its early review of the system for regulating Market Dominant rates.

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USPS announces no stamp price changes for January 2025

Accordingly, the price of a stamp to mail a 1-once single-piece First-Class Mail letter will not increase.

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USPS proposes temporary rate changes for holiday shipping season

The seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service’s commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.

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USPS: New prices will take effect July 14

July 11, 2024 USPS will adjust mailing services prices, effective Sunday, July 14. The changes will raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.8 percent. The Postal Service will also adjust prices for Special Services products, including Certified Mail and money order fees. There will be no price increase for PO Box rental fees, and USPS…

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PRC Releases Report Analyzing Postal Service’s FY 2023 Finances

June 17, 2024 Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission released today its Financial Analysis report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The in-depth analysis of the Postal Service’s financial performance concluded that the organization’s overall financial condition continues to worsen. In FY 2023, the Postal Service recorded a net operating loss of $2.3 billion — an…

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