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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
23-161-R24
Report Description

The U.S. Postal Service is redesigning its processing network with the goal of creating a best-in-class mail and package processing network as part of its 10-year strategic Delivering for America plan. The Postal Service plans to create a modernized network based around Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RP&DC), local processing centers, and sorting and delivery centers. The Richmond Processing and Distribution Center became the first RP&DC, in July 2023, consolidating operations from nearby facilities. According to the Postal Service, the effectiveness of these new facilities is critical to the success of its strategic initiatives.

Report Type
Audit
Location

Richmond, VA
United States

Number of Recommendations
10
Questioned Costs
$8,084,775
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

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

Communicate any impacts to customers when permanently moving processing operations of a three-digit ZIP Code to another processing facility.

9 Yes $0 $0

Update Handbook PO-408 to include the definition of service area, and clearly define when Mail Processing Facility Reviews are required.

U.S. Postal Service OIG

United States