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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
24-049-R24
Report Description

The U.S. Postal Service recently begun realigning its network by implementing Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RPDC) to consolidate mail processing operations, reduce costs, and grow package business. To help support this strategy, the Postal Service deployed the Matrix Regional Sorter (MaRS). The MaRS is designed to increase package processing capacity and efficiency while using less floor space, a critical factor to the success of implementing the Postal Service’s network transformation and increasing their share in the growing package market.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
9
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$2,217,348

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 Yes $0 $0

Implement a plan when deploying future
Matrix Regional Sorters to provide necessary training to maintenance staff
for a smooth and timely transition from contractor support.

2 Yes $0 $0

Define needed maintenance tasks for both the contractor and Postal Service staff to perform, including the timing and frequency of assigned/required maintenance tasks for the Matrix Regional Sorter.

3 Yes $0 $0

Analyze the Matrix Regional Sorter performance to determine if goals are attainable and, if not, determine
realistic goals for each facility with a Matrix Regional Sorter, updating any cost savings projections if necessary.

U.S. Postal Service OIG

United States