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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

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 1,300 Pieces Of Mail

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 1,300 Pieces Of Mail
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 1,300 Pieces Of Mail CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Sean Barrett, 30, of Sanborn, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal,,,

Employee Safety – Postal Service COVID-19 Response

2021
20-259-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service
Pandemic

To lead its pandemic response, the Postal Service created the COVID-19 Command Response Team at headquarters to ensure the agency followed directives and guidance from the CDC. The Postal Service implemented changes to slow the spread of the virus, manage and support affected employees, and ensure...

Opinion on the U.S. Postal Service's Fiscal Year 2020 Reclassified Financial Statements

2021
20-269-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

We have audited the accompanying Reclassified Financial Statements of the U.S. Postal Service which comprises the Government-wide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS) Reconciliation Report – Reclassified Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2020, and the related GTAS...

U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Oversight of Mail Suspected of Containing Illicit Drugs at Postal Facilities

2021
20-178-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

The Postal Inspection Service established the Proper Handling of Suspected Marijuana Parcels Mandatory Stand-Up Talk in FY 2019 as guidance for postal employees on how to handle mail suspected of containing illicit drugs (suspected mail). In addition, the Postal Inspection Service’s Administrative...

Former postal carrier sentenced to prison for stealing, selling meth & marijuana contained in mail packages

Former postal carrier sentenced to prison for stealing, selling meth & marijuana contained in mail packages
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former postal carrier sentenced to prison for stealing, selling meth & marijuana contained in mail packages COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former United States Postal Carrier was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 24 months in prison for stealing mail parcels that contained narcotics and then selling,,,

Indivior Solutions Sentenced as Part of $2 Billion Resolution of False Safety Claims Concerning Suboxone

Indivior Solutions Sentenced as Part of $2 Billion Resolution of False Safety Claims Concerning Suboxone
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Indivior Solutions Sentenced as Part of $2 Billion Resolution of False Safety Claims Concerning Suboxone ABINGDON, Virginia - Indivior Solutions was sentenced to pay $289 million in criminal penalties in connection with a previous guilty plea related to the marketing of the opioid-addiction,,,

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 800 Pieces Of Mail Which Included Three Absentee Ballots

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 800 Pieces Of Mail Which Included Three Absentee Ballots
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Postal Worker Arrested And Charged With Failing To Deliver Over 800 Pieces Of Mail Which Included Three Absentee Ballots CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Brandon Wilson, 27, of Buffalo, NY, was,,,

Deployment of Operational Changes

2021
21-014-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

On October 19, 2020, we issued a report to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors that addressed specific questions asked by Members of Congress regarding modifications to Postal Service staffing and policies, mail service impacts, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, communication...

Maple Heights mail carrier arrested and charged with delay of mail

Maple Heights mail carrier arrested and charged with delay of mail
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Maple Heights mail carrier arrested and charged with delay of mail A Maple Heights mail carrier was arrested this morning and charged on a federal criminal complaint in the Northern District of Ohio. U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman and U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General Special Agent in,,,

East Bay Residents Charged With Mail Fraud Conspiracy In Connection With Alleged Identity Theft Scheme

East Bay Residents Charged With Mail Fraud Conspiracy In Connection With Alleged Identity Theft Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

East Bay Residents Charged With Mail Fraud Conspiracy In Connection With Alleged Identity Theft Scheme OAKLAND – Dayna Lynn Alexander, also known as Dayna Lyn Huntsman, and Alicia Amanda Roberts, also known as Alicia Roberts Canal, have been charged in a criminal complaint with an alleged conspiracy,,,

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