October 23, 2026 The Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement organization assigned to protect the mail — including Election Mail. On its website, the Inspection Service outlines its efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail as it moves through the postal network. These efforts include: • Designating postal inspectors in each USPS […]
Building upon 2025 peak season accomplishments Continued new vehicle deployment Increased daily processing capacity USPS remains the most affordable way to ship mail and packages WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is ready to deliver the holidays for 2026. The organization is continuing to build upon the successful delivery performance of the 2025 peak season. Thanks […]
October 22, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that they cannot perform work for an outside business or engage in gambling when they are on the clock. Supervisors also cannot ask or order subordinates to use their official time to work on non-USPS matters. For example, employees cannot ask subordinates to pick up their […]
October 22, 2026 A Maxton, NC, repair contractor has agreed to pay $1 million in a civil settlement for allegedly inflating the cost of repairs at several Postal Service facilities. Special agents from the Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General, or OIG, were using a proprietary data analytics tool to check contracts for possible fraud […]
October 21, 2026 Postal Service employees must provide proof of eligibility for any family member they wish to add to their health plan this open season, according to a new requirement from the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM. Employees should review the required documentation list on MyHR. If certified replacement records need to be […]