The U.S. Postal Service has one of the largest computer networks in the world, known as the [redacted] network, supporting its workforce and customers. The agency also has an extensive mail processing network critical to processing facilities nationwide. The Chief Information Officer oversees the Postal Service’s Information Technology organization. Two groups in this office are Network and Compute Technology (Telecom) and the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO). Telecom manages the network infrastructure and CISO protects and defends the network. To procure cybersecurity tools, CISO works closely with Supply Management, which is responsible for procuring goods and services for the Postal Service.
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
21-129-R22
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
6
Questioned Costs
$35,492,537
Funds for Better Use
$11,025,471