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Distribution of Repair and Maintenance Resources

Submitting OIG: 
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Report Description: 
Our objectives were to examine the distribution of resources for maintenance and repairs at retail facilities in lower- and higher-income communities and assess the impact of the retail portion of the DFA plan on these communities. This review was initiated in response to a Congressional request. We analyzed repair and maintenance data to identify funds expended, conducted observations at 48 judgmentally selected retail sites, and interviewed Postal Service officials.
Date Issued: 
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
U.S. Postal Service
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
22-081-R23
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
3
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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open Yes
In coordination with the Vice President, Facilities, develop a plan to identify all repair and maintenance costs at the retail facility level.
2 Open Yes
In coordination with the Vice President Facilities, direct personnel to record all repair work and associated costs at retail facilities in the appropriate data systems, in accordance with Postal Service policy.
3 Open Yes
In coordination with the four Vice Presidents, Retail and Delivery Operations, prioritize and develop a plan to address all outstanding building safety, security and maintenance issues identified at facilities selected by the Office of Inspector General.
Displaying 3 of 3 Recommendations