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Aug
25
2014
Report Number:
NO-MA-14-004
Report Type:
Audit Reports
Category: Transportation / Vehicles

Management Alert – Missing Leased Trailers in the Northeast Area

Report Recommendations

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

R - 1 -- Implement its plans to consolidate leased trailer information into a central database to clearly document receipt of the leased trailer assets and to improve tracking and tracing of leased trailer inventory.

Closed $0 Agree
2

R - 2 -- Develop a process to identify trailers that are not being used and ensure unused trailers are promptly returned to suppliers to avoid unnecessary lease expenses.

Closed $0 Agree
3

R - 3 -- Develop an interim tracking system and provide written instructions to plant management requiring them to routinely inventory and account for all leased trailers.

Closed $0 Agree
4

R - 4 -- Require local facilities to have suppliers place numbers that meet the U.S. Postal Service’s specifications for numbering on leased trailers for ease of identification and tracking through consistent and accurate data.

Closed $0 Agree
5

R - 5 -- Ensure all leased trailers are equipped with satellite-tracking devices and issue policy and provide training on the features and functionality of the satellite-tracking system for leased trailers, including functionality of the related web-based management system to help track and manage leased trailers.

Closed $0 Agree