About the USPS OIG
Who We Are
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America’s postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. With $73 billion in revenue, the Postal Service is at the core of a $900 billion mailing industry that employs more than nine million people. The 800,000 employees and contractors of the Postal Service comprise the largest civilian federal workforce in the country.
Delivering more than 213 billion pieces of mail yearly to 146 million delivery points and operating 37,000 postal facilities, America’s postal system is one of the government’s most trusted entities. The USPS OIG, an independent agency within the Postal Service under the general supervision of nine presidentially appointed governors, employs more than 1,100 auditors, investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in more than 90 offices to meet the challenge of preserving this trust.
Our Mission
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The USPS OIG achieves its mission of helping maintain confidence in the postal system and improving the Postal Service’s bottom line through independent audits and investigations. Audits of postal programs and operations help to determine whether the programs and operations are efficient and cost-effective. Investigations help prevent and detect fraud, waste, and misconduct and have a deterrent effect on postal crimes.
The Inspectors General Story
Featuring Senator John Glenn
On the 25th anniversary of the Inspector General Act of 1978, this public service announcement was produced to highlight the five missions of federal Inspectors General. One difference to note: The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) differs in that the Postal Service is not funded by taxpayer dollars, but by ratepayer dollars. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America’s postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. With $73 billion in revenue, the Postal Service is at the core of a $900 billion mailing industry that employs more than nine million people. The 800,000 employees and contractors of the Postal Service comprise the largest civilian federal workforce in the country.
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The U.S. Postal Service OIG is Somewhere Near You
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The USPS OIG currently has over 1,100 employees in 90 offices nationwide.
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The USPS OIG's audits and reviews are designed to protect assets and revenue, ensure efficient and economical mail delivery, and safeguard the integrity of the postal system. We perform audits and reviews in compliance with standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency.Visit the Office of Audit page
The investigative efforts of USPS OIG Special Agents assist the Postal Service in protecting the mail and help in maintaining the integrity of postal personnel. These Special Agents - federal law enforcement officers - investigate internal crimes and frauds against the Postal Service. Visit the Office of Investigations page
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