The U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) Inspector General is Reviewing Policy Changes Implemented by New Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, and Probing his Compliance with Federal Ethics Rules.
The Probe, Confirmed, Friday August 14th, by the USPS's Internal Watchdog and an Aide to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who Requested the Review, comes amid Mounting Criticism from Bipartisan Lawmakers that New Policies put in place by DeJoy could Slow Mail Delivery, impact Mail-In-Voting during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Delay deliver of Drugs and Federal Checks, and Important Documents.
"We have learned that the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General is investigating all aspects of our request from August 7th and that they've already requested documents as part of the review," said a Warren spokesperson.
"We are in receipt of a congressional request and are conducting a body of work to address the concerns raised," said Agapi Doulaveris, a Spokesperson for the Inspector General's Office.
Warren and Eight other Democrats, last week Requested, the USPS Internal Watchdog Open a Probe, into DeJoy covering both his Policy Changes and whether he'd "met all ethics requirements."
DeJoy's Position atop the USPS has come under fierce Scrutiny following a String of Controversial Moves, such as Adjusting Delivery Policies and Reassigning or Displacing nearly Two Dozen Postal Executives, including the Pair of Officials In-Charge of Day-to-Day Operations. The Moves come before an Election that is Expected to see a Spike in Mail-in-Voting over the Pandemic.
DeJoy has also faced Questions over Reports that he's Retained at least a $30 Million Equity Stake in his Former Company, which is a USPS Contractor, and that he recently bought Stocks in Amazon, a Top USPS Competitor.
"Trump & his Postmaster are sabotaging @USPS, and I won't stop fighting back. That's why I've called on the @OIGUSPS to investigate Louis DeJoy's delivery changes and corruption," Warren tweeted, Friday.
Democrats have asked for $25 Billion in Emergency Funding to Boost the USPS's Capabilities, as Requested by the Postal Board of Governors. But President Trump has Rebuffed them, saying, Thursday August 13th, he was Opposed to USPS Funding because it would Help Universal Mail-in-Voting this Fall. He said, Friday August 14th, he would be willing to approve Billions of Dollars in Funding for the USPS as Part of a Coronavirus Relief Package if Democrats make Concessions on certain White House Priorities.
The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service is an Eleven-seat Board comparable to a Board of Directors of a Private Corporation, except in service of the United States Postal Service. Nine Members are Appointed by the President of the United States, subject to Confirmation by the Senate. The Nine Presidentially appointed Governors choose the Postmaster General, who also serves as a Member of the Board. These Ten then choose a Deputy Postmaster General, who becomes the 11th Member of the Board. The Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General serve at the pleasure of the Governors.
Alarm Bells rang again Friday after the USPS issued a Warning over "inconsistencies" between its Delivery Service Capabilities and State Deadlines for Receiving and Counting Mail-in Ballots, leading Democrats to Voice concerns that some Votes may Not arrive in time to be Counted.
Trump has Panned Mail-in-Voting as particularly Susceptible to Tampering, though Experts have said there have Not been any Instances of Widespread Fraud associated with Casting Ballots by Mail. But he Approves of Absentee Voting.
What I think he is referring to, is those States that are Not All-Mail-Voting States, Mailing All Registered Voters Ballots, not First Mailing Ballot Requests. I Agree with this. States should First Mail Ballot Requests and use the Undeliverable to Clean the Voter Roles, then Send the Ballots.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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