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
20-219-R20
Report Description
The Columbus Processing & Distribution Center is in the Ohio Valley District of the Eastern Area. In fiscal year (FY) 2019, the Postal Service reported 2.1 million late trips nationwide due to contractor failure. From October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, the Columbus P&DC had the second highest number (10,948) of originating late trips due to contractor failure for P&DCs. The average time a trip was late was 43 minutes. There were 41 contractors with originating late trips due to contractor failure at the Columbus P&DC. Two contractors accounted for 61 percent of the failures. Our objective was to assess the management of HCR irregularities due to contractor failure at the Columbus P&DC.
Report Type
Audit
Location
Columbus, OH
United States
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
