Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Other Participating OIGs
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
U.S. Postal Service
Report Number
RISC-WP-22-009
Report Description
The U.S. Postal Service’s package volume and weight have increased as First-Class Mail has declined, representing a change in mail mix.The OIG found a correlation between total package weight and letter carrier injuries.The OIG found that the Postal Service has no specific protocols in place outlining how a carrier should deliver a heavy package. Although the Postal Service has numerous policies, trainings, and other resources to promote safety, opportunities exist to strengthen procedures for heavy packages.
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
