USPS OIG Report: Postal Inspection Service’s Oversight of Facility Security and Access Control

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by 21cpw

Background The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for Postal Service policies, procedures, standards, and requirements for facility security and access controls. It has also established a risk management process — the Vulnerability Risk Assessment Tool (VRAT) — to ensure compliance with facility security policies and procedures and identify facility security deficiencies. Additionally, the Postal…

USPS OIG Property Condition Reviews – South Carolina

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by 21cpw

Background The Postal Service is required to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both employees and customers in accordance with its internal policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our objective was to determine if Postal Service management is adhering to building maintenance, safety and security standards, and employee working condition…

USPS OIG Report: Property Condition Reviews – Smithville, Leander, and Kyle Post Offices

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by 21cpw

Introduction This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of property conditions at the Smithville (owned), Leander (owned), and Kyle (leased) post offices in the Rio Grande District. This audit was designed to provide Postal Service management with timely information on potential risks related to property conditions. The Postal Service is required to maintain…

USPS OIG: Property Condition Reviews – Annapolis, Columbia, and Legion Avenue Post Offices

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by 21cpw

Background This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of property conditions at the Annapolis (leased), Columbia (owned), and Legion Avenue (leased) post offices in the Baltimore District. This audit was designed to provide Postal Service management with timely information on potential risks related to property conditions. The Postal Service is required to maintain…

Dr. Fauci’s thoughts on voting in person vs. voting by mail

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by 21cpw

“Can people safely go out and vote in person?” Dr. Fauci: “there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be able to vote in person”

Postal Bulletin: September is National Preparedness Month

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

Are You Prepared for An Emergency? Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can strike at almost any time, and are just some of the disasters we face each year. These events can generate fear, frustration, and even depression; yet, planning ahead can help response and recovery, and relieve some of the anxiety and stress caused by…

USPS: Staying safe during public demonstrations

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by 21cpw

The Postal Service is reminding employees to stay safe during public demonstrations. The security of employees, facilities, vehicles and the U.S. Mail is important to the organization and the Postal Inspection Service. Vigilance is especially important during times like these, where large numbers of people may be in the streets, in front of buildings and…

USPS OIG: Maintenance, Safety, and Security Problems at Postal Facilities

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by 21cpw

The health and safety of U.S. Postal Service employees and customers is a priority. Over the past few years, our office has done a series of audits to determine if USPS management is adhering to building safety, maintenance, and security standards at its facilities. Last spring, we issued an audit report that capped our reviews…