Capital Investments

USPS OIG

 

The Postal Service spends approximately $2.7 billion a year on capital investments. These major capital investments include mail processing equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

For all capital investments less than $25 million, we provide an assessment of the business case for the investment and the adequacy of the supporting information for the Decision Analysis Reports (DAR).

For all capital investments of $25 million or greater, we provide an assessment of whether the project is in the best business interest of the Postal Service and determine the adequacy and the depth of the supporting information in the DAR and the overall contribution of the capital investment to the Postal Service.

We share the results and recommendations with the DAR sponsor, Postal Service Headquarters, the Capital Investments Committee, and, as appropriate, the Board of Governors.