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Audit Reports

Jul
29
2020
Report Number:
20-256-R20
Report Type:
Audit Reports
Category: Cost & Pricing

Stamp and Cash Inventories − Chicago, IL Offices

Background

This report presents the results of our audit of all stamp and cash inventories at six postal units in Chicago, IL. These offices were located in the Chicago District of the Great Lakes Area. We conducted this audit in response to concerns raised by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service of potentially lost stamps, cash, and money orders due to looting of offices during protests and riots from May 29 through June 1, 2020.

The six postal units audited were Englewood, Station K, Wicker Park Retail Store, Wicker Park Carrier Annex, Ogden Park, and Henry W. McGee. All six postal units had thefts of mail and parcels. One unit had theft of stamps and cash. One unit did not have any stamp or cash inventory.

Report Recommendations

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

Reiterate policy and procedures over the handling and security of stamp and cash inventories to all respective unit personnel and destroy spoiled money orders, per procedures.

 Closed $0 Agree
2

Provide Retail Systems Software administrative training to all respective unit supervisors.

 Closed $0 Agree