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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Other Participating OIGs
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Postal Regulatory Commission
Report Number
23-027-R23
Report Description

Our objective was to evaluate the internal controls over travel expenses within the PRC to determine if they were properly supported and in compliance with travel practices, policies, and procedures. Our audit tested for the existence of issues similar to those identified in previous audits to determine whether the implemented controls were effective. The scope of our audit was October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2022, and included international, domestic, and local travel vouchers. Our scope period covers all travel paid since the most recent audit of PRC travel.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
4
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

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

Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of either appointing personnel with full travel authority and oversight responsibility or allowing travelers to be responsible for submitting, tracking, and supporting their travel actions and expenses in eTravel.

3 Yes $0 $0

Update the travel policy to reflect the needs of the Postal Regulatory Commission and align with agency priorities.

4 Yes $0 $0

Create a training program about the travel process and require employees that travel to complete this training and retake as needed when changes to the process occur.

U.S. Postal Service OIG

United States