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Jun
17
2021
Report Number:
21-144-R21
Report Type:
Audit Reports
Category: Facilities

Property Condition Reviews – Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy Post Offices in Massachusetts

Background

The Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy Post Offices are in the Massachusetts-Rhode Island 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, safety, and security issues identified at the Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy post offices

 Closed $0 Agree
2

Perform and document fire extinguisher inspections monthly and annually as required at the Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy post offices.

 Closed $0 Agree
3

Re-train management to perform and document housekeeping inspections at the Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy post offices and ensure all facilities continue to conduct the inspections at the required frequency.

 Closed $0 Agree
4

Re-train management on how to identify, report, document, and follow up on building maintenance, safety, and security issues at the Cochituate, Winchester, and John F. Kennedy post offices.

 Closed $0 Agree