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Website
https://www.uspsoig.gov
Abbreviation
USPS
Agencies
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Regulatory Commission
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline

The USPS OIG Hotline will take complaints regarding fraud, waste, and misconduct within the Postal Service. These include: - Injury compensation fraud - Embezzlements and financial crimes - Contract Fraud - Kickbacks - Computer Crimes - Narcotics - Employee Misconduct - Internal affairs and executive investigations - Whistleblower reprisal - Theft of items from the mail by Postal employees or contractors - Destruction of mail by Postal employees or contractors

What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline

The following matters are NOT generally investigated by the USPS OIG: - Daily mail delivery and tracking problems - Post Office customer service issues and concerns. If you have a customer service issue, please contact USPS. - Day-to-day management decisions - EEO Complaints - Issues that are handled by the grievance process - Issues handled by other government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, Justice - Department, Office of Personnel Management - Employee benefits and compensation For help on these and other issues not listed please visit https://www.uspsoig.gov/hotline-helpful-links

Hotline Page
https://www.uspsoig.gov/form/file-online-complaint
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.uspsoig.gov/whistleblower-retaliation-faq

Former U.S. Postal Employee in Hartford Admits Stealing Cash and Gift Cards from Letters

Former U.S. Postal Employee in Hartford Admits Stealing Cash and Gift Cards from Letters
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Investigative Press Release
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Former U.S. Postal Employee in Hartford Admits Stealing Cash and Gift Cards from Letters Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that NATHANIEL BONILLA, 32, of Bristol, pleaded guilty today in Bridgeport federal court to theft of mail by a postal,,,

Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Issuing Money Orders Without Receiving Full Payment

Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Issuing Money Orders Without Receiving Full Payment
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Issuing Money Orders Without Receiving Full Payment NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that SHANNEL SMITH, age 41, of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, pled guilty to issuing money orders without receiving full payment in violation,,,

Camden County Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme

Camden County Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Camden County Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Jorge,,,

Erie Man Pleads to Cocaine Possession Charge

Erie Man Pleads to Cocaine Possession Charge
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Investigative Press Release
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Erie Man Pleads to Cocaine Possession Charge ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drugs laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Joel Nicholas Gustave, Jr., 40, of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded,,,

Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Possess Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Possess Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Possess Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute ABINGDON, Va. – A Marion, Virginia man pleaded guilty last week to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents, Anthony P. Arrindell, 19, ordered,,,

Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package

Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package BRUNSWICK, GA: A U.S. Postal Service supervisor who admitted stealing marijuana from a confiscated package has been sentenced to federal prison. Howard Kerns, 53, of Dearing, Ga., was sentenced to two months,,,

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Case Management of Arrests

2022
21-099-R22
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

Our objective was to evaluate the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s oversight of case management reporting requirements related to arrests. We also determined whether the Postal Inspection Service reports its results to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.Postal Inspection Service...

Springfield, MO, Processing and Distribution Center Grievances

2022
21-124-R22
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

Our objective was to review and assess grievances paid from October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2021, at the Springfield, MO, Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).The Postal Service defines a grievance as a dispute, difference, or disagreement between parties or a complaint lodged by a party...

Postal Manager Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Postal Manager Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Postal Manager Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges BOSTON – A U.S. Postal employee pleaded guilty today in connection with stealing mail believed to contain controlled substances. Shawn M. Herron, 44, of Whitman, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute and,,,

Two Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Healthcare Fraud Related To Kickbacks Involving Compounded Prescriptions And Tricare Beneficiaries

Two Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Healthcare Fraud Related To Kickbacks Involving Compounded Prescriptions And Tricare Beneficiaries
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Investigative Press Release
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Two Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Healthcare Fraud Related To Kickbacks Involving Compounded Prescriptions And Tricare Beneficiaries Jacksonville, Florida – A federal jury has found Scott Balotin (51, St. Johns) and Thomas Jones (52, Jacksonville) guilty of conspiracy to commit health care,,,

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