Rep. Ami Bera announces launch of audit of Postal Service Office in Sacramento

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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, D-California, announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has officially begun its audit of mail theft mitigation in Sacramento County.

This audit, launched in response to Congressman Bera’s request, addresses the growing concern over mail theft across the Sacramento region. The USPS Office of Inspector General is expected to release a report along with recommendations addressing mitigation and responses to mail theft, an October 30, press release from Bera’s office said.

“I have heard directly from constituents throughout Sacramento County about their frustrations with stolen or missing mail, which disrupts daily lives and raises concerns about sensitive information, medication, and other essential items being stolen,” Rep. Bera is quoted saying in the press release. “Every resident of Sacramento County deserves the peace of mind that their mail will arrive securely and on time. I am committed to holding the U.S. Postal Service accountable and ensuring they take the necessary steps to protect our community’s mail.”

As part of the audit fieldwork, OIG investigators made unannounced visits last week to several postal facilities in Sacramento County. With the goal of reviewing actions to mitigate and respond to mail theft, the OIG has committed to providing Congressman Bera’s office with a detailed briefing before releasing the final audit report to the public.

“I appreciate the Office of Inspector General fulfilling my request for this much-needed audit and their dedication to uncovering areas where improvements are needed,” Bera said adding that hew would be closely monitoring the audit over the next two months.