Office of the Inspector General, United States Postal Service Employee Directory
Government AdministrationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Office of Inspector General for the United States Postal Service operates as an independent oversight body within the government administration sector, tasked with auditing and investigating USPS programs and operations. Its mission is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of USPS activities while preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and it has authority to access agency records, hire staff, and handle confidential employee complaints. Established through the 1988 amendments to the Inspector General Act and made independent from USPS management in 1996, the office reports twice annually to the Postal Service Governors and to Congress. It is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Since its creation, the USPS OIG has produced thousands of audit reports and advisories, identifying substantial potential savings and revenue impacts. A recent development in 2025 is a partnership with the USPS to implement a Whistleblower Rewards program.