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Open Audit Recommendations

Below is a list of our open audit recommendations. When a report is issued, the Postal Service responds to each recommendation, and if there is agreement, it provides a corrective action plan with a date of planned implementation. We request written confirmation from the Postal Service when those corrective actions are completed and evaluate this information and provide concurrence when the recommendation can be closed. 

 

If the Postal Service disagrees with a recommendation, we work towards agreement by elevating discussions between USPS and OIG management.  Any recommendations that the Postal Service does not act on remain open and are reported to Congress until a resolution is achieved.

 
241

Total Open Recommendations

 
$577,801,054

Open Recommendations Financial Value

Report Title Report Number Issue Date Report Open Recommendations
Security and Efficiency of the New Carrier Scanners and Electronic Locks
Security and Efficiency of the New Carrier Scanners and Electronic Locks 24-089-R25 2
# Recommendation Value Status Initial Management Response Final Resolution
1

Develop a formal documented plan that details the installation schedule for the remaining electronic locks on hold.

 $0 Closed Agree
2

Enhance the geo-location coordinates associated with each delivery point address and update the Address Management System files downloaded to the Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh.

 $0 Closed Agree
3

Reiterate to facility management to use Regional Intelligent Mail Server tools for the Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh and to confirm the devices are transmitting information properly.

 $0 Closed Agree
4

Develop an actionable plan to address screen precision and sensitivity to minimize water and heat interference with the Mobile Delivery Device - Technology Refresh through hardware protections or software solutions.

 $0 Closed Agree
5

Require facility management to certify supervisors and employees complete formal, and release update, training on Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh functionalities.

 $0 Closed Agree
6

Require facility management to provide guidance to supervisors and employees of all major Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh functionality updates.

 $0 Closed Agree
7

Develop a deployment plan with actionable milestones for the 24-Hour Arrow Key Management System to all facilities using the Arrow keys nationwide, contingent upon the completion of the pilot program.

 $0 Open Agree
8

Reiterate to facility management the requirement to follow the Arrow Key Standard Work Instructions including reporting lost or stolen keys to the Postal Inspection Service as required.

 $0 Closed Agree
9

Implement recurring communication regarding existing tools to monitor battery capacity, and proactively replace batteries, as needed, for the Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh.

 $0 Closed Agree
10

Reinforce the policy for local management to ensure carriers have returned their Mobile Delivery Device " Technology Refresh to the appropriate cradles and information has been downloaded.

 $0 Closed Agree
11

Include and publish language in the updated version of the AS-701 to clarify the requirements to report lost, stolen, or missing assets or materials to the Postal Inspection Service.

 $0 Open Agree
12

Evaluate and establish a policy to require increased frequency of a nationwide inventory evaluation.

 $0 Closed Agree
Mitigating Mail Theft Cover
Mitigating Internal Mail Theft 24-076-R25 3
# Recommendation Value Status Initial Management Response Final Resolution
1

Develop and distribute nationwide policy that addresses personal belongings on the workroom floor.

 $0 Open Agree
2

develop periodic internal mail theft awareness training for all employees assigned to mail processing facilities, including new acting or permanent supervisors.

 $0 Closed Agree
3

identify all cameras not functioning and develop a plan to restore them to operational status.

 $0 Open Agree
4

develop and implement a strategic, nationwide plan that includes continuous monitoring of the operational status of cameras and diagnosing and addressing camera failures timely.

 $0 Open Disagree Agree
Fleet Modernization Delivery Vehicle Acquisition Cover
Fleet Modernization: Delivery Vehicle Acquisition Status 24-051-R25 1
# Recommendation Value Status Initial Management Response Final Resolution
1

Develop an approach for including pertinent financial (i.e., costs and savings) and sustainability impact data in its Vehicle Acquisition Strategy and related contingencies.

 $0 Open Disagree