Tag: u_s_postal_service
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Ohio Post Office Proposed to be Named After Ulysses S. Grant
A new bill, H.R.7809, proposes renaming the Georgetown, Ohio, postal facility at 201 East Grant Avenue as the 'Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building'. This designation honors the former President and Civil War General.
Politics and GovernmentCongressFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Ulysses S. GrantPost OfficeGeorgetown OhioH.R.7809LegislationU.S. Postal ServiceBuilding DesignationU.S. Library of Congress
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Governor Walz Announces $40 Million Housing Aid and Challenges USPS Voting Rule
Governor Walz announces $40 million for housing assistance to 11,000 Minnesota households. He also joins other governors in opposing a proposed USPS rule that could restrict mail-in voting, citing federal overreach into state election administration.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElectionEconomySocial Issues Governor WalzMinnesotaHousing AssistanceMail-In VotingElection AdministrationU.S. Postal ServicePublic PolicyOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Postal Employees Convicted in Long Island City Check and Identity Theft Scheme
A whistleblower exposed a $320,000 check and identity theft scheme by three U.S. Postal Service employees in Long Island City, leading to convictions, restitution, and forfeited assets, safeguarding postal operations and customer funds.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegal U.S. Postal ServiceLong Island CityCheck TheftIdentity TheftPostal Money OrdersU.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax AdministrationFinancial Crime
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USPS Audit Finds ODIS-RPW Data Generally Accurate, Recommends Improvements
An audit of the U.S. Postal Service's ODIS-RPW system found data generally accurate but identified exceptions. Recommendations include using new technology and timely record updates to enhance the crucial revenue and volume estimation program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegalTransportationComputers and Internet ODIS-RPWU.S. Postal ServiceAudit ReportsMailParcelsData CollectionRevenue
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Media Monitor: Check Fraud Skyrocketing, FBI and Postal Service Warn
The Washington Post reports a joint warning from the FBI and U.S. Postal Service about skyrocketing check fraud. Criminals are using household chemicals to alter checks, rewriting them to themselves.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Check fraudFBIU.S. Postal ServiceCriminalsHousehold chemicalsFinancial crimeFraudThe Washington Post
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USPS Audit Uncovers Major Shortfalls in Counterfeit Stamp Mitigation
An audit reveals the U.S. Postal Service's limited efforts against counterfeit stamps, leading to $349 million in revenue loss and $1.7 billion at risk. Detection capabilities are insufficient, and online threats are addressed slowly.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentLegal U.S. Postal ServiceU.S. Postal Inspection ServiceCounterfeit StampsAudit ReportRevenue LossMail SecurityFraud
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Postal OIG Report Details Nearly $3 Billion Impact in First Half of FY2026
The U.S. Postal Service OIG's latest report for early FY2026 details nearly $3 billion in financial impact from audits and investigations. It focuses on improving postal finances and combating crime, including mail theft and narcotics trafficking.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues U.S. Postal ServiceOIGSemiannual Report to CongressPostal FinancesPostal CrimeAuditsInvestigations
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Census Takers Begin In-Person Visits for 2026 Census Test in Alabama and South Carolina
Census takers and USPS workers began in-person visits on June 1, 2026, for the 2026 Census Test in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, targeting non-responsive households until August 31.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducation 2026 Census TestHuntsville, AlabamaSpartanburg, South CarolinaU.S. Census BureauU.S. Postal ServiceIn-field enumerationPopulation Data
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Postal Service Improves Mail Theft Strategy, But Key Security Flaws Remain
A new OIG report reveals the U.S. Postal Service and Inspection Service have advanced mail theft strategies, yet critical vulnerabilities persist with arrow keys and collection box security, requiring further action.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalTransportationSocial IssuesEducation U.S. Postal ServiceU.S. Postal Inspection ServiceMail TheftAuditArrow KeysCollection BoxesSecurity
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Media Monitor: U.S. Postal Service Faces Major Crisis
USA TODAY is reporting that the U.S. Postal Service, a long-standing lifeline for rural Americans, is now confronting a significant crisis after enduring many changes since the nation's founding.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesEconomy U.S. Postal ServiceUSPSCrisisRural communitiesGovernment servicesLogisticsMail deliveryUSA TODAY
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Postal Service OIG Announces Audits on Delivery, Contracts, Compensation, and Counterfeit Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service OIG announced five new audits targeting critical areas including mail delivery, contract oversight, executive compensation, counterfeit stamps, and regional performance, with reports expected from March to October 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal U.S. Postal ServiceOIGAuditsMail DeliveryContract OversightCounterfeit StampsFinancial Performance
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OIG Announces Five New Audits for U.S. Postal Service Operations
The U.S. Postal Service OIG will conduct five new audits starting in early 2026, scrutinizing delivery, contracts, compensation, workforce, and executive travel to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal U.S. Postal ServiceOIGAuditContract ManagementEmployee CompensationDelivery OperationsWorkforce Management