OIG: Oct 6, 2026 Over the past 10 years, the Postal Service’s retirement costs have grown faster than other categories of spending. These expenses are a major contributor to the agency’s annual losses. The paper analyzes the potential financial impact of selected alternative retirement models on the Postal Service’s pension funding. The OIG presents 20-year projections […]
The Postal Service has a special FOIA exemption 10/6/26 – The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is a law that grants the public the right to access records from the federal government, unless an exemption applies. The Postal Service has a special exemption that allows the organization to withhold commercial information if it would […]
BETHESDA, MD — 10/6/26 – Today the U.S. Postal Service issued a semipostal stamp, Know the Facts About Fentanyl, at a ceremony held at the National Institutes of Health. The stamp will raise funds to advance research and raise awareness to combat this ongoing epidemic while providing a message encouraging hope, healing and recovery. The […]
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — 10/5/26 – The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices […]
OIG: Postal Service Workforce Composition Background 9/25/26 – The U.S. Postal Service categorizes staff-level employees into two primary groups: career and pre-career. Career employees are considered permanent and are entitled to a full range of benefits, while pre-career employees do not have permanent status or receive full employee benefits. Since fiscal year (FY) 2021, the Postal […]
OIG: Evaluating Mail Recovery Center Package Growth Background 9/2226 – U.S. Postal Service customers submit complaints about missing packages more than any other issue, with 5 million missing package complaints submitted in fiscal year 2025. When packages go missing, customers turn to the Mail Recovery Center (MRC), which is the Postal Service’s lost and found. […]
9/22/26 – The Postal Service has a longstanding commitment to protecting the security and sanctity of the U.S. Mail, working closely with our law enforcement arm, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Safeguarding the mail and maintaining the public’s trust are fundamental to our core mission. Illegal mail handling behavior by employees will not […]
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17 […]
Background 9/18/26 – Each year, the U.S. Postal Service is required to report on compensation in the annual Comprehensive Statement of Postal Operations. For calendar year (CY) 2025, the annual salary of each Postal Service employee was limited to $250,600. Two exceptions granted under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (PAEA) allow the […]
Fast Facts Since USPS launched its strategic plan in 2021, it has worked to cut costs and improve service. To align with its cost-cutting initiatives, USPS has extended expected mail delivery times by 1 to 2 days. And it has decreased the amount of mail it expects to handle within the slower delivery times. But […]