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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
23-088-R24
Report Description

The U.S. Postal Service and its contracted trucking companies and drivers play a key role in transporting and maintaining the safety and security of the mail. The Postal Service has approximately 4,600 trucking contracts (highway contract routes and freight auction services) with associated costs of $5.2 billion. The Postal Service’s ability to effectively manage and oversee these operations, while promoting safety controls and compliance, will support contract performance and protect the safety of motorists nationwide.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
7
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2 Yes $0 $0

Require freight auction brokers to report subcontractor authorization and vetting and develop a system of record to maintain the reported results.

5 Yes $0 $0

Communicate and create a mechanism to validate the use of team drivers for trips that exceed 500 miles, update freight auction statements of work, and terminate contractors who are non-compliant.

6 Yes $0 $0

Define freight auction applicability to Management Instruction PO-530-2009-4, Section 19 - Special Circumstances.

7 Yes $0 $0

Update and enforce freight auction guidance and include at minimum a process to verify driver history.

U.S. Postal Service OIG

United States