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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

Essex County Man Arrested for Stealing Checks and Cash from Post Office

Essex County Man Arrested for Stealing Checks and Cash from Post Office
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Essex County Man Arrested for Stealing Checks and Cash from Post Office NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man working as a contract custodian at a U.S. Post Office in Maplewood, New Jersey, was arrested today for bank fraud and theft of government property, including stealing nearly $15,,,

Two Pittsburgh-Area Postal Carriers Charged with Delay or Destruction of Mail

Two Pittsburgh-Area Postal Carriers Charged with Delay or Destruction of Mail
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Two Pittsburgh-Area Postal Carriers Charged with Delay or Destruction of Mail PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Two separate federal criminal complaints were filed today charging employees of the United States Postal Service with delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee, United States Attorney Scott W,,,

Former Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over 400 Mobile Phones Out of Packages in the Mail

Former Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over 400 Mobile Phones Out of Packages in the Mail
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over 400 Mobile Phones Out of Packages in the Mail PORTLAND, Ore.—A former U.S. Postal Service employee was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing mobile phones out of packages at the Portland postal sorting facility, announced U.S,,,

Former Postal Employee Pled Guilty to Stealing Mail

Former Postal Employee Pled Guilty to Stealing Mail
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Postal Employee Pled Guilty to Stealing Mail NEW BERN, N.C. – A Havelock man pleaded guilty today to Theft of Mail by a Postal Employee. According to the United States, William E. Lundy, Sr., 41, worked as a time clerk in the Trenton Post Office. From June 2019 through January 2020, Lundy,,,

Stamps, Money Orders, and Cash – High Shoals, NC, Post Office

2021
20-280-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

We conducted this audit in response to an inquiry we received from The White House, Office of Presidential Correspondence, on March 25, 2020, on behalf of a constituent who raised concerns of alleged theft by a postal employee. The inquiry was initially referred to the OIG’s Office of Investigations...

Stamps, Money Orders, and Cash – Newark, OH, Post Office

2021
20-306-R21
Audit
U.S. Postal Service OIG
U.S. Postal Service

The Newark Post Office is located in the Ohio Valley District of the Central Area. We conducted this audit in response to concerns raised by the OIG Office of Investigation of potential stamp stock manipulation. Our objective was to determine whether stamps, money orders, and cash were adequately...

Four Union County Men Arrested in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud the United States

Four Union County Men Arrested in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud the United States
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Four Union County Men Arrested in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud the United States NEWARK, N.J. – Four Union County, New Jersey, men were arrested today for their roles in a conspiracy to steal mail and possess stolen mail, including credit cards and pandemic relief,,,

Somerset County Man Sentenced for Distributing Oxymorphone

Somerset County Man Sentenced for Distributing Oxymorphone
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Somerset County Man Sentenced for Distributing Oxymorphone JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Somerset County, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced in federal court to three years’ probation on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. United,,,

New York Physical Therapy Providers Settle Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations

New York Physical Therapy Providers Settle Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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New York Physical Therapy Providers Settle Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations Williamsburg Physical Therapy, P.C. and Euro Physical Therapy, P.C. have agreed to pay the United States and the State of New York $4 million to resolve civil allegations that they falsely billed Medicare, Medicaid, the,,,

U.S. Attorney McSwain Announces Charges Against Delaware County Doctor and Medical Office Manager as Part of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown

U.S. Attorney McSwain Announces Charges Against Delaware County Doctor and Medical Office Manager as Part of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

U.S. Attorney McSwain Announces Charges Against Delaware County Doctor and Medical Office Manager as Part of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that three individuals have been charged in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in,,,

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