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U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Expense Purchase Card Use
This report presents the results of our audit of U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Expense Purchase Card Use.
Background
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, an investigative agency within the Postal Service, uses purchase cards for local buying of general goods and services when day-to-day operational needs cannot be satisfied. Expense purchase cards can be used to purchase items for events, including on-site or off-site official meetings, training, employee recognition and appreciation events, and all event-related expenses. However, cardholders must comply with policies and procedures, such as obtaining approval for purchases and maintaining accurate records for three years. Adhering to these policies is critical to ensure financial integrity and to maintain the public trust and reputation of the U.S. Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service.
What We Did
Our objective was to assess the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s expense purchase card use. To accomplish our objective, we reviewed 379 purchase card transactions, valued at $367,462, and interviewed Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service Headquarters management.
What We Found
We found opportunities to improve the Postal Inspection Service’s management of the purchase card program. Specifically, Postal Inspection Service personnel made restricted purchases and purchases that may not align with the organization’s business needs. Also, the Postal Inspection Service did not enter awards and gifts presented to employees into the award system. Controls over purchase cards are important to prevent misuse and promote accountability.
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Our Objective(s)
To determine (1) whether Cherry Bekaert LLP's work complied with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, and the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance, and the extent to which we could rely on the auditor's work on the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) major program, and (2) whether the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District's (CBBT) reporting package complied with the reporting requirements of the Uniform Guidance.
About This Report
During the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, CBBT expended approximately $338.5 million from a DOT program. Cherry Bekaert determined DOT's major program was OST's Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program. We performed a quality control review on the single audit conducted by Cherry Bekaert to verify compliance with all Federal laws and regulations.
The independent public accounting firm of RMA Associates, LLC, under contract with the Office of Inspector General, audited the EAC’s information security program for fiscal year 2025 in support of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA). The objective was to determine whether the EAC implemented an effective information security program.
The DoD and Department of State OIG Joint Audit of U.S. Assistance Provided in Support of Ukraine Through the Foreign Military Financing Program (Full Report is CUI)
