Postal Service Oversight of Parcel Select

Title Full

Date Issued

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Submitting OIG

U.S. Postal Service OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

U.S. Postal Service

Report Number

24-044-R25

Report Description

This report presents the results of our audit of the U. S. Postal Service’s oversight of Parcel Select.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
Should program Destination Delivery Unit scanners to automatically identify mis-shipped packages dropped at the facility in error.
2	Yes	$0	$0
Should program the package tracking software to automatically apply mis-shipped scans to packages dropshipped at plants but manifested at a rate associated with a different type of facility.
4	Yes	$0	$0
Should develop a reliable software-based indicator that identifies where and when the Postal Service first took custody of a package.
5	Yes	$0	$0
Design and implement the USPS SHIP system to analyze package data that identifies Parcel Select packages dropped at the wrong location and flags them for additional postage due.
6	Yes	$0	$0
Should enforce the nonmailable package fee collection policy by implementing an automated fee collection system for nonmailable packages dropped at Destination Delivery Units, or implementing an alternative solution.