Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The Postal Service purchases IT equipment, such as webcams and printers, through the eBuy Plus system. As of April 2020, the Postal Service had about 73,000 printers. Of these, 63,357 are categorized as [redacted] which are maintained by local information specialists. The remaining 9,352 are categorized as managed printers because they are managed and maintained using enterprise tools by [redacted], including application of firmware updates. Firmware is a software program embedded on a device that gives instructions for how to communicate with other devices. Our objective was to determine if controls for purchasing and maintaining information technology (IT) equipment, specifically printers, webcams, and [redacted] cameras, are effective in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities and related cybersecurity risks to the U.S. Postal Service’s IT infrastructure.
Date Issued:
Monday, August 17, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
19-017-R20
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
4
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