The Postal Service is reminding employees of the important role the Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General play within the organization.
The Inspection Service protects USPS employees, facilities, vehicles and the U.S. Mail. The agency investigates and works to prevent crimes against employees, the sending of illegal narcotics and contraband through the mail, mail and package theft, mail fraud and identity theft. The agency’s Postal Police officers guard vital facilities that contain a critical concentration of employees and mail.
The USPS Office of Inspector General, also known as the OIG, conducts audits, evaluations, research and investigations that focus on preserving the Postal Service’s integrity and accountability. The agency’s auditors focus on detecting and preventing waste, fraud and abuse in postal programs and operations, while their special agents focus on crimes and fraud committed by Postal Service employees and contractors.
The Inspection Service website has more information, including a section where employees and customers can report crimes.
The OIG website has additional information, too, including descriptions of recent investigations and a hotline where employees and customers can report waste, fraud and abuse that is occurring within the Postal Service.
