Management
Supreme Court rejects bid to gut federal agency
The order marked a rare victory for the federal government's regulatory powers in recent days.
Management
USPS is failing to meet the financial returns promised in DeJoy’s 10-year plan
The Postal Service is seeing more revenue than it anticipated, but costs have soared.
Management
In spending bill, House Republicans are ‘deeply concerned’ with DeJoy’s USPS reform plans
While typically sympathetic to the postmaster general, Republicans are suggesting he chart a different course.
Oversight
USPS doesn’t know if it has enough law enforcement protecting mail and employees
Postal inspectors and police are responding to more criminal activity and management should better determine needs, GAO says.
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Management
Lawmakers are asking the USPS regulator to block DeJoy's latest price hikes
USPS is pursuing its largest rate increases since Louis DeJoy became postmaster general.
Management
With pressure mounting, DeJoy agrees to pause consolidations at dozens of USPS facilities
The postmaster general has reversed course after saying his vision was the only viable path forward.
Management
Amid ongoing losses and bipartisan pressure, DeJoy remains defiant in pushing USPS reforms
By one measure, the Postal Service has made money so far this year. Still, a growing chorus is calling on management to stop its overhaul.
Pay & Benefits
OPM tweaks its final rule for the postal health benefits plan
The federal HR agency posted its final rule for establishing the Postal Service Health Benefits program on Monday, clarifying language on Medicare Part B enrollment and other details.
Management
New bill would place restrictions on DeJoy’s USPS reform efforts
USPS is stripping rural America of reliable service without "legitimate justification," senator says.
Management
USPS regulator weighs intervening on DeJoy reforms
The American people want to know "how to stop this decline" in mail service and "how to keep it from spreading," watchdog says.
Workforce
USPS is getting better at hiring, but half of non-career postings still have no applicants
Postal management rejects inspector general findings and says it has encountered few workforce challenges.
Management
Senators call on postal board to abandon DeJoy’s USPS reforms
The overhaul is harming the Postal Service, Democrats say, though postal leadership says it just needs more time.
Pay & Benefits
What USPS annuitants need to know about the Medicare Part B special enrollment period
Some postal annuitants may be able to avoid paying a penalty.
Management
GAO: USPS international mail volumes fell due to higher costs, pandemic restrictions
A new report found that international mail volumes fell by roughly 64% between fiscal 2017 and 2022, driven by a mix of price increases and COVID-19 impacts, but the increases helped the postal service cover costs.
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Oversight
Key senator calls for pause to DeJoy’s changes at USPS
The Postal Service is not being transparent with Congress about its reform efforts, committee chairman says. USPS disputes the claim.
Pay & Benefits
OPM taps insurance carriers to service new USPS benefits exchange
The federal HR agency conditionally selected 32 carrier applications to provide health coverage to U.S. Postal employees, annuitants and family members starting in 2025.
Management
Biden taps former cabinet secretary for USPS board
The appointment would assure the president's influence on the mailing agency's governing body.
Oversight
Senator wants USPS to address veteran medication delays
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, D-Mt., wants answers from the Postmaster General about ongoing issues veterans have had receiving VA-prescribed medications by mail.
Management
As USPS institutes network reforms, mail delivery hits a 3-year low
The agency mostly blames isolated incidents, but acknowledges some changes have led to an "unacceptable level of service."
Pay & Benefits
The Postal Service Health Benefits program, prescription coverage and Open Season 2025
The federal health care enrollment period is months away, but you can start preparing now.
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