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Audit Reports

Jan
30
2020
Report Number:
20-071-R20
Report Type:
Audit Reports
Category: Facilities

Facility Condition Reviews – Greenfield, Maxwell, and New Palestine Post Offices

Background

The Greenfield (owned), Maxwell (leased), and New Palestine (leased) Post Offices are in the Greater Indiana District. The Postal Service is required to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both employees and customers in accordance with its internal policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety laws. Our objective was to determine if Postal Service management is adhering to building maintenance, safety, and security standards, and employee working condition requirements at post offices.

Report Recommendations

# Recommendation Status Value Initial Management Response USPS Proposed Resolution OIG Response Final Resolution
1

Address all building maintenance and safety issues identified at the Greenfield, Maxwell, and New Palestine Post Offices.

 Closed $0 Agree
2

Reiterate policy to report all maintenance and safety issues through the electronic Facilities Management System; and monitor the status of all reported issues through completion.

 Closed $0 Agree
3

Perform Housekeeping Inspections and ensure fire extinguishers are inspected monthly and annually at the Greenfield, Maxwell, and New Palestine Post Offices.

 Closed $0 Agree