I want to give you another update on the redesign released last week. The most important information to share is the correction of the Washington Post article. On the Postal Service’s Friday Morning Report the Washington Post had an article which stated “the Postal Service planned to eliminate the jobs of thousands of postmasters and […]
The following is USPS Proposed Rule To Amend Regulations for Closing/Consolidating Post Offices scheduled to be published in Federal Register March 31, 2011. A few highlights: This proposed rule would amend postal regulations to improve the administration of the Post Office closing and consolidation process. In addition, certain procedures employed for the discontinuance of Post […]
On March 7, 2011, the Postal Service filed under seal a list of suspended post offices, stations, and branches. The list was provided in response to PRC Chairman’s Information Request. The Postal Service indicated that,despite its efforts, the “list may still contain errors.” It contends “that the list should remain confidential, citing data quality problems, […]
PostalReporter.com note: Earlier this month USPS Revised Officer List To Replace PMG In Case Of National Emergency in ASM from DPMG to COO and Executive VP (currently Megan Brennan). USPS press release is below. Congressional Experience, Leadership Skills Cited in Hiring Ronald A. Stroman will bring more than 30 years of professional experience in government, […]
USPS posted the following notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website: The United States Postal Service is requesting information to pre-qualify parties interested in providing software engineering services for the Flats Sequencing System (FSS) for the Technology Acquisition Management (TAM) organization at United States Postal Service (USPS) Engineering. The FSS is designed to sort flat […]
The Postal Service™ has begun a 2-year market test of its Alternate Postage Payment method for greeting cards. This new payment method allows consumers to send greeting cards without affixing postage. This added convenience is expected to increase greeting card volumes. Hallmark Cards is the first company to participate in the Alternate Postage Payment greeting […]
NAPA, CA — In a celebration of the significant contributions and exemplary life of Thomas (Tom) Kongsgaard, the U.S. Postal Service will hold a ceremony on March 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., to rename the Franklin Post Office, 1351 Second Street, Napa, as the Thomas Kongsgaard Post Office. “The dedication of a Post Office building in the memory […]
The following is a press release from the office of US Attorney, Tennessee, Western District (March 25, 2011) Memphis, TN – Michael Bell, 34, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Bernice Donald to three (3) years incarceration for his involvement in the theft and illegal use of United States Postal Service-issued Voyager gas […]
“United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced the indictment of five United States Postal Service employees. Nettles added that this is the first in a wave of indictments targeted to root out fraud by postal workers in claiming unemployment benefits.” Diana Brown, 49, of Marion, was charged in a one-count indictment with theft from the United […]
The US Postal Service released its fifth month preliminary financial report of the 2011 fiscal year (unaudited) . USPS reported a net operating loss of $1.1 billion for the month of February 2011. This same period last year saw a $611 million net loss. In October USPS saw a net profit of $283 million, November […]