We appreciate your ongoing diligence in managing expenditures throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, as well as providing the timely financial updates necessary to maintain complete and accurate financial statements. As we approach the end of the fiscal year, it is imperative that this systematic oversight be sustained through the strict monitoring of discretionary activities. Consistent with the May 26, 2026, internal memorandum, “Immediate Restrictions on Non-Essential Spending,” issued by Postmaster General David Steiner, all departments must adhere to the mandated restrictions on non-essential spending to protect core operations and manage available resources responsibly. This directive does not require the cessation of necessary business operations; rather, it calls for prudent decision-making to defer or eliminate noncritical activities, such as discretionary travel, professional services, and bulk supply orders beyond near-term needs. Furthermore, the procurement of goods and services must be planned and distributed consistently throughout the fiscal year, rather than concentrated at year-end solely to utilize remaining budgetary allocations.
Please instruct all external contractors to submit invoices promptly upon receipt of goods or completion of services. If a contractor anticipates any billing delays, they must provide immediate notification to ensure that expenses are appropriately recognized within the current fiscal year. The attached instructions are provided to support a timely and efficient fiscal close, thereby ensuring the Postal Service fulfills its statutory reporting mandates with the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Cara M. Greene
Vice President, Controller
We request that all organizations limit their expense and capital expenditures, particularly for Postal Service™ support equipment, to essential needs. Accordingly, all Vice Presidents (VP) must review discretionary spending to ensure the Postal Service attains its financial target for this FY.
The instruction and reporting dates in this Postal Bulletin supplement procedures followed during the normal monthly or quarterly reporting schedule.
The Postal Service prepares its annual reports on a government FY basis, which comprises 365 days (366 in leap years), always ending on September 30.
To ensure timely processing, please submit purchase requests, expense and capital requisitions, requests for contract awards, and contract modifications for FY 2026 to Supply Management for processing by the following dates:
For FY 2026, please submit expense requisitions and requests for contract actions to Supply Management before August 31, 2026. Any requests received after this date may not be processed for award and delivery by September 30, 2026.
For FY 2026, please submit capital requisitions and requests for contract actions to Supply Management on or before September 8, 2026. Any requests received after this date may not be processed for award by September 30, 2026.
In anticipation of peak season needs, please ensure requisitions are submitted timely with proper supporting documentation to avoid delays. Supplies and equipment used in the prior year’s peak season and likely to be used again in the coming peak season must be adequately inventoried and stocked well ahead of time.
For FY 2026, please submit expense and capital requisition requests for contract actions that require a start date before October 1, 2026, to Supply Management by August 31, 2026. Any requests received after this date may not be processed for award by the required start date.
The St. Louis Accounting Service Center (ASC) and the St. Louis ASC Satellite Office based in San Mateo (formerly known as the San Mateo ASC) will process against the appropriate FY funds based on contract or modification issuance in accordance with the tables below. It is important to note that your actual expense may vary as we are required to record our expenses in the month in which the expense is incurred in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP). Processing performed by St. Louis ASC Satellite Office is adjusted through the accrual process further explained below.
Transmit electronic files as follows:
Submit appropriate receiving reports or certified invoices for goods and services (received by September 30) to St. Louis ASC Satellite Office, no later than October 1, 2026.
1. Expedite processing of receiving reports and certified invoices as these documents are used to charge expenses to the proper FY.
2. Additionally, review contracts to ensure sufficient funds are available by August 31, 2026, to process invoices.
3. Supply Management will process all requisitions for the issuance of contracts against FY 2026 funds according to the following priorities:
Priority 1 — Capital commitment requisitions.
Priority 2 — Expense commitment requisitions.
Monthly accruals for Field and Headquarters (HQ) expenses will be processed as normal and as communicated to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and their Budget Coordinators.
Note: Any unusual or non-recurring expense must be communicated to the ELT Budget Coordinators as a possible adjustment to the normal ELT accrual.
1. All HQ accruals will be accrued at the ELT or VP Finance level.
2. Certified invoices for goods and services received by September 30 must be received by St. Louis ASC Satellite Office, no later than October 1, 2026.
3. If goods or services have been received as of September 30, 2026, but the vendor invoice has not been received, approved, and submitted to the St. Louis ASC and the St. Louis ASC Satellite Office for payment, these expenses will need to be accrued. Please contact your respective Budget Coordinators to complete the accrual. This process is critical to ensure we record our expenses in the right month and remain compliant with US GAAP.
The table below describes the schedule for submitting forms and other required submissions for FY 2026 year-end closing.
Form #
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Item
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Submitted by
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Submit to
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Received by Date
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N/A
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All Recognition and Incentive Awards
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All offices
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eAwards
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September 2, 2026
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PS 1839
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Payment Record for Carrier Drive Out Agreements
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Field offices
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eIWS Online Forms
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September 8, 2026
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PS 1164-A
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Claim for Reimbursement for Postal Supervisors (for Employee Business Expenses only)
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Field offices
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eIWS Online forms
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September 8, 2026
|
PS 17
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Stamp Requisition \u2044 Stamp Return
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Field offices
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Stamp Fulfillment Services
|
September 8, 2026
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N/A
|
Project facility system
|
Facilities
|
St. Louis ASC
|
September 14, 2026
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N/A
|
Email from Accounting Assistant to add inventory items to fixed assets
|
Topeka Material Distribution Center (MDC)
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 14, 2026
|
PS 1902
|
Justification for Billing Accounts Receivable (Non-Payroll)
|
Field offices
|
Eagan ASC
|
September 17, 2026
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N/A
|
Government Printing Office
|
Supply Management (HQ)
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 21, 2026
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N/A
|
Tort claims
|
All offices
|
District Tort Claims Coordinator
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September 21, 2026
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PS 2880
|
Physical Inventory —Adjustments (Additions/Reinstatements)
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(AASC)
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St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
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September 21, 2026
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N/A
|
Hardcopy paper commitment documents
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Postal Rate Commission (PRC)
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St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
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September 21, 2026
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SF 97
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The U.S. Government Certificate of Release of a Motor Vehicle
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Field offices
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(Fleet Management Information System) FMIS
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September 21, 2026
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N/A
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Vehicle hire payment certification reports
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Field offices
|
Local VMF Manager
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September 21, 2026
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N/A
|
Interagency Payment and Collection (IPAC) Certified Invoices
|
Field offices
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 21, 2026
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N/A
|
Government travel account (GTA)
|
St. Louis ASC
|
St. Louis ASC
|
September 21, 2026
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PS 4587
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Request to Repair, Replace, or Dispose of Postal Service–Owned Vehicle
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Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMF)
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(Fleet Management Information System) FMIS
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September 21, 2026
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N/A
|
eTravel (Approving Official)
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All offices
|
St. Louis ASC
|
September 22, 2026
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PS 2551
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Non-good and Non-service Payment Authorization
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All offices
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eIWS Online Forms.
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September 22, 2026
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PS 3533
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Application for Refund of Fees, Products and Withdrawal of Customer Accounts
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Field offices
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eIWS Online Forms.
|
September 22, 2026
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PS 4503
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Vehicle Delivery Control Sheet (For OIG & Inspection Service only)
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FMIS Tier Three
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 22, 2026
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N/A
|
Vehicle additions
|
Fleet Management
|
Fleet Management Information System (FMIS)
|
September 22, 2026
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PS 1129
|
Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and/or Accountability Report (Imprest fund)
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All offices (Imprest)
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 25, 2026
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N/A
|
Gasoline Credit Card (fleet card)
|
U.S. Bank
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 25, 2026
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PS 2146
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Employee’s Claim for Personal Property
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All offices
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
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September 25, 2026
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PS 4541
|
Order-Invoice for Vehicle Repair (Commercial work order)
|
Field offices
|
Local VMF Manager
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September 25, 2026
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N/A
|
Vehicle repair, maintenance parts and work invoices
|
Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMF)
|
Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS)
|
September 30,2026
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N/A
|
USPS Telecom Data (TELEWP) invoices
|
Calero
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
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N/A
|
National Transportation Services (NTSP)
|
Supply Management (HQ)
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
eBuy+ utilities
|
All offices
|
eBuy+ Post \u2044 Certify Module
|
September 30, 2026
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N/A
|
Commitments (CAMS) through APEX-CAMS electronic interface
|
Supply Management (HQ)
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Telecommunications Expense Management (TEMWP)
|
Raleigh Network Operations
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Material Distribution Inventory Management System invoices (MDIMS)
|
Topeka MDC
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
National Customer Management System invoices (NCMS)
|
Stamp Fulfillment Services
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Program Cost Tracking System invoices (PCTS)
|
PCTS Systems Administrator
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
UTIL — Energy Initiatives
|
Energy United \u2044 NISC
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Solution for Enterprise Asset Management invoices (SEAM)
|
Topeka MDC
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Isupplier (eInvoicing) invoices and contracting officer (CO)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Invoice approvals and receipt of goods and services
|
All offices
|
Isupplier(eInvoicing)
|
September 30, 2026
|
N/A
|
Capital and expense receiving report
|
All offices
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
October 1, 2026
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N/A
|
Certified Invoices — supplies and services, bulk fuel and oil purchases, motor vehicle parts, non-metered heating fuel and Basic Pricing Agreement (BPA) cover sheets.
|
All offices
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
October 1, 2026
|
N/A
|
U.S. Bank Visa accrual
|
U.S. Bank
|
St. Louis ASC Satellite Office
|
October 1, 2026
|
N/A
|
Relocation Management Firm (RMF) accruals
|
Accounting, (HQ)
|
Relocation
|
October 1, 2026
|
N/A
|
Commercial Bank Reconciliations
|
JP Morgan Chase and Citibank
|
Eagan ASC
|
October 9, 2026
|
Address questions concerning these instructions to the appropriate ASC locations or office indicated in the table above.
— Corporate Accounting,
VP, Controller, 8-6-26
