Upcoming Audit Work

Contract Delivery Services (CDS) are a contractual agreement between the Postal Service and an individual or company for the delivery and collection of mail to and from homes and businesses. CDS offers a cost-effective way for the Postal Service to extend its reach while maintaining control over business expenses. In many cases, CDS routes provide an efficient method for delivering mail to communities, especially in rural or underserved areas.

Our audit will evaluate the management, efficiency and safety of CDS operations. Specifically, we will evaluate supplier costs, vehicle requirements, driver safety, and security measures for CDS routes.

Postal Service management established new relief supervisor positions in customer service, mail processing, maintenance, and logistics in June 2023. The intent of these newly created positions was to provide coverage for regular supervisors during their leave and scheduled days off and to reduce the Postal Service’s reliance on acting supervisors (commonly referred to as 204Bs). Relief supervisors have the same supervisory responsibilities and pay scale as regular supervisors. Our objective is to evaluate the establishment of the relief supervisor position and its impact on the workforce.

The mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers. To help accomplish this mission, the Postal Inspection Service conducts risk assessments to ensure security controls are upheld and in place at postal facilities. 
Our objective is to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Postal Service and Inspection Service's oversight of the Vulnerability Risk Assessment Tool process and resolution of identified deficiencies.

The reclassified financial statements are the financial statements prepared by federal entities that connect the entities general-purpose financial statements to the government-wide financial report. The objective of this audit is to express an opinion as to whether the U. S. Postal Service's Reclassified Balance Sheet, Statement of Net Cost, and Statement of Changes in Net Position (Note 36) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and results of operations of the Postal Service as of and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and pursuant to the requirements prescribed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget.

Our objective is to assess the effectiveness of the Postal Service's process to identify, manage, and address its deferred maintenance.

The Postal Service owns over 8,800 and leases over 25,000 properties ranging in size from 273 square feet to 32 acres. Currently, the Postal Service is in the process of optimizing their infrastructure and updating facilities. If you are aware of any outstanding maintenance issues, repairs, or have any information that might be beneficial, feel free to contact us.