The U.S. Postal Service needs effective and productive operations to fulfill its mission of providing prompt, reliable, and affordable mail service to the American public. It has a vast transportation network that moves mail and equipment among about 315 processing facilities and 31,200 post offices, stations, and branches. The Postal Service is transforming its processing and logistics networks to become more scalable, reliable, visible, efficient, automated, and digitally integrated. This includes modernizing operating plans and aligning the workforce; leveraging emerging technologies to provide world-class visibility and tracking of mail and packages in near real time; and optimizing the surface and air transportation network. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews the efficiency of mail processing operations at facilities across the country and provides management with timely feedback to further the Postal Service’s mission.
Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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3 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
Complete a review of Postal Vehicle Service transportation schedules and verify related actions are implemented at the Cincinnati Processing and Distribution Center and Network Distribution Center. | |||||
4 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
Properly schedule Surface Transfer Center operations to ensure effective dispatch of mail at the Cincinnati Network Distribution Center. | |||||
5 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
In coordination with Lakeshores Logistics Division Director develop and implement a plan to verify load scanning at the Cincinnati Processing and Distribution Center is consistently completed in accordance with policy. |