When we sort through our mail, most of us don’t give much thought to the laws and regulations organizing the U.S. Postal Service. Throughout the world though, countries have established different postal models to balance access to postal services with financial sustainability. Some posts are focused on mail delivery; for others, mail is a very small part of their business. Some deliver six days a...
The OIG issues audit reports almost every week. Often, we prioritize areas where we believe a review is needed, and sometimes we report important service, operational, or other issues that attract attention from stakeholders and even the media.
No one has a crystal ball showing what the future will bring. That’s why when people invest, they often try to diversify their funds across a range of options. Some investments may end up below average while others excel, but hopefully they will balance out, providing a good overall return while maintaining the safety of the initial investment.
Inflation has reached record levels this year, and just about everything from the effects of the pandemic to the war in Ukraine have been cited as contributing factors. For a lot of people, the impacts of inflation are usually quick and direct — the price of that gallon of gas you bought this week compared to last week — but it’s a more complex story when it comes to the U.S. Postal Service. As we...
