Federal Reports

The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 was enacted at a time when mail was a primary vehicle for advertising, correspondence, and business transactions. Since that time, consumer behavior and the marketing industry have significantly changed. Digital advertising, electronic bill pay, and email correspondence have impacted mail volume, resulting in a 40 and 24 percent decline in First-Class and Marketing Mail volume, respectively, since 2006. In fiscal year (FY) 2017, First-Class Mail volume declined by 2.5 billion pieces and Marketing Mail volume declined by 2.6 billion pieces, primarily due to digital diversion. Our objective was to assess the effectiveness of the U.S. Postal Service’s business customer retention strategies.

Our objective was to determine whether the U.S. Postal Service’s Expansion of Package Sorters capital investment achieved expected savings and performance metrics.

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was authorized to receive $48 billion in funding for the 5-year period beginning October 1, 2008, to assist foreign countries in combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Additional funds were authorized to be appropriated through 2018.