About the USPS OIG
Who We Are
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America’s postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. With $66 billion in revenue in 2011, the Postal Service is at the core of a trillion dollar mailing industry that employs more than eight million people. The 557,000 employees of the Postal Service comprise one of the largest civilian federal workforce in the country.
Delivering more than 159 billion pieces of mail yearly to 151 million delivery points and operating more than 32,000 retail and delivery facilities, America’s postal system is one of the government’s most trusted entities. The OIG, an independent agency within the Postal Service, is under the general supervision of nine presidentially-appointed governors. The OIG employs more than 1,100 auditors, investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in more than 100 offices nationwide to meet the challenge of preserving this trust.
Our Mission
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The OIG achieves its mission of helping maintain confidence in the postal system and improving the Postal Service’s bottom line through independent audits and investigations. Audits of postal programs and operations help to determine whether the programs and operations are efficient and cost-effective. Investigations help prevent and detect fraud, theft, and misconduct and have a deterrent effect on postal crimes.
The Inspectors General Story
Featuring Senator John Glenn
On the 25th anniversary of the Inspector General Act of 1978, this public service announcement was produced to highlight the five missions of federal Inspectors General. One difference to note: The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) differs in that the Postal Service is not funded by taxpayer dollars, but by ratepayer dollars. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America’s postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. With $73 billion in revenue, the Postal Service is at the core of a $900 billion mailing industry that employs more than nine million people. The 800,000 employees and contractors of the Postal Service comprise the largest civilian federal workforce in the country.
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The U.S. Postal Service OIG is Somewhere Near You
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With more than 100 offices nationwide, the OIG is somewhere near you.
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The USPS OIG's audits and reviews are designed to protect assets and revenue, ensure efficient and economical mail delivery, and safeguard the integrity of the postal system. We perform audits and reviews in compliance with standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency.Visit the Office of Audit page
The investigative efforts of USPS OIG Special Agents assist the Postal Service in protecting the mail and help in maintaining the integrity of postal personnel. These Special Agents - federal law enforcement officers - investigate internal crimes and frauds against the Postal Service. Visit the Office of Investigations page
The Risk Analysis Research Center (RARC) conducts research on economic, business, and policy issues related to the Postal Service. RARC's staff includes experts in economics, operations research, and data analysis.
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