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Oct
07
2020
Report Number:
20-280-R21
Report Type:
Audit Reports
Category: Finance

Stamps, Money Orders, and Cash – High Shoals, NC, Post Office

Background

This report presents the results of our audit assessing stamp, money orders, and cash at the High Shoals, NC, Post Office (Project Number 20-280). We conducted this audit in response to an inquiry we received from The White House, Office of Presidential Correspondence, on March 25, 2020, on behalf of a constituent who raised concerns of alleged theft by a postal employee. The inquiry was initially referred to the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI). OI did not find evidence of misconduct by the employee. However, OI suggested that the High Shoals Post Office restrict stamp inventory and conduct surprise counts. This audit was designed to provide Postal Service management with additional information on financial control risks at the High Shoals Post Office.

Report Recommendations

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

Reiterate the policies and procedures to the Administrative Post Office postmaster to monitor the authorized stamp stock limit, cash, and other accountable items at the High Shoals Post Office

Closed $0 Agree
2

Provide training to the Administrative Post Office postmaster and staff at the High Shoals Post Office on conducting and recording accountability examinations.

Closed $0 Agree
3

Reiterate to the Administrative Post Office postmaster and staff at the High Shoals Post Office policy and procedures over the daily close out process, stamp stock shipment documentation, protection of Single Drawer Accountability keys, safe combinations, and individual passwords.

Closed $0 Agree