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| Date July 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-820 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Improving Ratemaking Data Quality through Postal Service Actions and Postal Reform Legislation GAO-05-820 July 2005 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-820, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improving Ratemaking Data Quality thr... |
| Date July 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-716 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Guidance on Suspicious Mail Needs Further Refinement GAO-05-716 a July 2005 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-716, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Go... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-453T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Despite Recent Progress, Postal Reform Legislation Is Still Needed
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-453T April 14, 2005 ... |
| Date April 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-261 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE The Service’s Strategy for Realigning Its Mail Processing Infrastructure Lacks Clarity, Criteria, and Accountability GAO-05-261 a April 2005 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-261, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Servi... |
| Date April 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-493T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Testimony before the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ANTHRAX DETECTION Agencies Need to Validate Sampling Activities in Order to Increase Confidence in Negat... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-48 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Physical Security Measures Have Increased at Some Core Facilities, but Security Problems Continue GAO-05-48 a November 2004 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Physical Security Measures Have Increased at Some Core Facilities, but Security Problems Continue Highlights of GAO-05-48, a report to c... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-239 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination GAO-04-239 a September 2004 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination Highlights of GAO-04-239, a report to congressional requester... |
| Date July 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-803 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE USPS Needs to Clearly Communicate How Postal Services May Be Affected by Its Retail Optimization Plans
This report was initially issued on July 13, 2004. It was reissued on July 16, 2004, with the following changes to page 3, paragraph 1, sentences... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-540 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Special Panel on Postal Reform & Oversight, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives POSTAL SERVICE Progress in Implementing Supply Chain Management Initiatives GAO-04-540 May 2004 POSTAL SERVICE Progress in Implementing Supply Chain Management Initiatives Highlights of GAO-04-540, a rep... |
| Date April 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-484 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Committees OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Long-standing Problems Hampering Mail Delivery Need to Be Resolved GAO-04-484 April 2004 OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Long-standing Problems Hampering Mail Delivery Need to Be Resolved Highlights of GAO-04-484, a report to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services and the Subcommitt... |
| Date March 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-565T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Government Reform U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Key Reasons for Postal Reform
Statement for the Record by David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-565T March 23, 2004 U.S. POSTAL S... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-455R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2004 The Honorable Susan M. Collins Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Need for Comprehensive Postal Reform Dear Chairman Collins: This letter responds to your request for our views on the need for postal reform and 1 is based upon our prior testi... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-397T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Panel on Postal Reform and Oversight, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Key Elements of Comprehensive Postal Reform
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-397T January... |
| Date Nov. 5, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-108T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 5, 2003 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Bold Action Needed to Continue Progress on Postal Transformation
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-108T November 5, 2003 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Bold Action... |
| Date Oct. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-205T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 23, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Clear Communication with Employees Needed before Reopening the Brentwood Facility
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar, Director Physical Infrastructure Keith Rhodes, Chief Technologist Ce... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-57R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 6, 2003 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Danny K. Davis Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: U.S. Postal Service: Status of Inspector ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1021 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP Effective Fund-Raiser, but Better Reporting and Cost-Recovery Criteria Needed GAO-03-1021 a September 2003 BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP Effective Fund-Raiser, but Better Reporting and Cost-Recovery Criteria Needed Highlights of GAO-03-1021, a report to the Chairmen and Ranking... |
| Date July 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-927 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE A Primer on Postal Worksharing GAO-03-927 a July 2003 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE A Primer on Postal Worksharing
Highlights of GAO-03-927, a report to congressional requesters The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces major financial, operational, and human capital challenges that call for a transformat... |
| Date May 29, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-812T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 29, 2003 Testimony Before the President's Commission on the United States Postal Service U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Key Postal Transformation Issues
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-03-812T May 29, 2003 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Key Postal Transformation Issues
Hi... |
| Date May 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-787T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., EDT Monday, May 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Issues Associated with Anthrax Testing at the Wallingford Facility
Statement of Keith Rhodes, Chief Technologist Center for Techno... |
| Date April 7, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-316 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Better Guidance Is Needed to Improve Communication Should Anthrax Contamination Occur in the Future GAO-03-316 April 2003 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Highlights of GAO-03-316, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affair... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-118 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks U.S. Postal Service GAO-03-118 a A Glance at the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is an independent establishment of the executive branch. It is the federal government’s largest civilian employer and had revenues of about $67 billion in fiscal ye... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-267 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE More Consistent Implementation of Policies and Procedures for Cash Security Needed GAO-03-267 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Established Remittance Control Procedures Are Not Consistently Followed Backgroun... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-26R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 13, 2002 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: U.S. Postal Service Actions to Improve Its Financial Reporting Given the vital role of the ... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Opportunities to Strengthen IT Investment Management Capabilities GAO-03-3 a United States General Accounting Office October 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The U.S. Postal Service invests hundreds of millions of dollars in infor... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-916R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 September 12, 2002 Mr. John E. Potter Postmaster General Subject: U.S. Postal Service: Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Dear Mr. Potter: As you know, in 1992 GAO issued a report that, among other things, considered the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) accounting for postretirement health benefit 1 costs. That report conclude... |
| Date Aug. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-838 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DIFFUSE SECURITY THREATS USPS Air Filtration Systems Need More Testing and Cost Benefit Analysis before Implementation GAO-02-838 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS Needs to Address HEPA Filtration System’s Effectiveness and Design Issues Air Filtration System’s Effects on Air Sampling and ... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-694T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, May 13, 2002 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Moving Forward on Financial and Transformation Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States G... |
| Date April 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-365 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DIFFUSE SECURITY THREATS Technologies for Mail Sanitization Exist, but Challenges Remain GAO-02-365 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 23, 2002 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Danny K. D... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-355 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Deteriorating Financial Outlook Increases Need for Transformation GAO-02-355 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS’s Deteriorating Financial Results and Outlook Transformation Required to Make USPS Financially Viable USPS Needs to Reassess Structural Issues and Take Actio... |
| Date Dec. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-170 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Information on Retirement Plans GAO-02-170 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Estimated Future Annual Costs for the Three Plans Costs and Payments of the Three Individual Plans Funding Status of the Three Plans Portion of Liability Due to Increa... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Update on E-Commerce Activities and Privacy Protections GAO-02-79 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS Has Made Limited Progress in Responding to Our Recomm... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-315SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 20, 2001 The Honorable Dan Burton Chairman The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Highlights of GAO’s Conference on Options to Enhance Mail Security and Postal Operations As you know, the U.S. Postal Service faces a number of formidable challenges ... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-208T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EST Wednesday October 31, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY A Risk Management Approach Can Guide Preparedness Efforts
Statement of Raymond J. Decker Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-208T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I apprec... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Staff Study PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Crosscutting Issues Planning Conference Report GAO-02-139 a Contents Preface Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Appendix III: Appendix IV: Appendix V: Appendix VI: Appendix VII: Appendix VIII: Appendix IX: Appendix X: Appendix XI: Appendix XII: Appendix XIII: Appendix XIV: Appendix XV: Challenges Facing t... |
| Date May 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-733T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs and its Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Financial Outlook and Transformation Challenges
Statement by David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO... |
| Date April 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-598T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday April 4, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Transformation Challenges Present Significant Risks
Statement by David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-598T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We are pleased t... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-262 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
U.S. Postal Service GAO-01-262 Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accountability Challenges Related GAO Products Performance and Accountability Series 3 6 13 39 41 Page 1 GAO-01-262 U.S. Postal Service Challenges Page 2 GAO-01-262 U.S. Postal Serv... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-207 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on the Postal Service, Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Enhancements Needed in Performance Planning and Reporting GAO/GGD-00-207 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-286261 September 19, 2000 The Honorable... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-206 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday September 19, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on The Postal Service Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Sustained Attention to Challenges Remains Critical
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar Director, Government Business Operations Issues General Governm... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-195 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT on Thursday September 7, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Electronic Commerce Activities and Legal Matters
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar Director, Government Business Operati... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-188 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Postal Activities and Laws Related to Electronic Commerce GAO/GGD-00-188 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-285058 September 7, 2000 The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and... |
| Date May 25, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday May 25, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Committee on Governmental Affairs U. S. Senate BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP Millions Raised for Research, but Better Cost Recovery Criteria Needed
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar Direct... |
| Date April 28, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to Congressional Subcommittees BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP Millions Raised for Research, but Better Cost Recovery Criteria Needed GAO/GGD-00-80 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-282358 April 28, 2000 The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman The Honorable Daniel Akaka Ranking Minorit... |
| Date March 9, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-63 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST on Thursday March 9, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Postal Service House Committee on Government Reform POSTAL ISSUES The Department of State’s International Postal Responsibilities
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar Director, Government Business Operations Issues General Government Division... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-40 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters POSTAL ISSUES The Department of State’s Implementation of Its International Postal Responsibilities GAO/GGD-00-40 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-281875 January 31, 2000 The Honorable John M. McHugh Chairman, Subcommittee on the Postal Service C... |
| Date Nov. 9, 1999 |
Report No. GGD-00-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on the Postal Service, House Committee on Government Reform U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Changes Made to Improve Acceptance Controls for Business Mail GAO/GGD-00-31 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-282692 November 9, 1999 The Honorable John M. McHugh Cha... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1999 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to be Released Before 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday October 21, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Postal Service Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Challenges to Sustaining Performance Improvements Remain Formidable on the Brink of the 21st Century
Statement by Bernard L. Ungar Director, Government Busin... |
| Date July 30, 1999 |
Report No. GGD-99-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on the Postal Service, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. Postal Service Status of Efforts to Protect Privacy of Address Changes GAO/GGD-99-102 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-281674 July 30, 1999 The Honorable John M. Mc... |
| Date April 30, 1999 |
Report No. GGD-99-72R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-282374 April 30, 1999 The Honorable Richard K. Armey Majority Leader House of Representatives The Honorable Dan Burton Chairman, Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable John M. McHugh Chairman, Subcommittee on the Postal Service Committee on Government Reform House of Repr... |
