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
23-121-R24
Report Description
Each year, increased package volume and operational changes during the peak mailing season (peak season) — Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve — significantly strain the Postal Service’s processing and distribution networks. To help handle this increase, the Postal Service creates peak season initiatives. These preparedness initiatives are meant to help the Postal Service have the right amount of personnel, resources, and package capacity throughout its processing, transportation, and delivery networks.We evaluated the Postal Service’s preparedness for the FY 2024 peak season. We also conducted fieldwork at high performing processing and distribution centers and associated offices to assess best practices and lessons learned.
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
