The U. S. Postal Service has made a significant effort to make timely, relevant, and accurate information available on the Internet to stakeholders. Those interested in accessing this data should start at the Postal Service's Web site at www.usps.com, an award-winning site. The page has a number of direct links to the following:
• Current news about the Postal Service.
• Planning documents.
• Financial information.
• Policies and procedures.
• Information for consumers.
• Information for businesses.
The site has a Spanish language option and also provides access for the visually impaired (Section 508 compliant). The site has links to various online postal tools and provides the ability to purchase stamps and other postal products. It includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and offers a way to contact the Postal Service online.
For those interested in using the Postal Service's online portal, the site map on the home page provides a comprehensive overview of the information and features. The table below focuses on relevant Government Performance and Results Act documents, postal policies, and information related to Postal Service financial and operational performance.
| Category |
Reference |
Location |
| Postal News and Policy Announcements |
USPS Press Releases |
http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/welcome.htm |
| Postal Bulletin |
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm |
| Memo to Mailers |
http://www.usps.com/memotomailers/ |
| Mailers Companion |
http://www.usps.com/mailerscompanion/ |
GPRA
Documents |
USPS Five Year Strategic Plan,
FY2004-2008
|
http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/strategicplans.htm |
| 2003 Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations (includes Annual Performance Report) |
http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/welcome.htm |
| FY2003 Annual Performance Plan |
http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/strategicplans.htm |
| Financial Reports |
Revenue, Piece and Weight (RPW) Reports |
http://www.usps.com/financials/rpw |
| Monthly/Accounting Period |
http://www.usps.com/financials/ |
| Financial Reports |
http://www.usps.com/financials/ |
Annual Financial Report, FY2003
Rate Case Information
|
http://www.usps.com/ratecase/ |
| Public Reports |
Mail Industry Task Force |
http://www.usps.com/strategicdirection/mitf.htm |
| Mailers Technical Advisory Committee |
http://ribbs.usps.gov/mtac.htm |
| Household Diary Study |
http://www.usps.com/householddiary/ |
| Rules and Regulations |
USPS Notices to Federal Register |
http://ribbs.usps.gov/fedreg.html |
| Postal Explorer |
http://pe.usps.gov |
| Domestic Mail Manual |
http://pe.usps.gov |
| International Mail Manual |
http://pe.usps.gov |
| Customer Support Rulings |
http://ribbs.usps.gov/files |
| Operations Information |
Rapid Information Bulletin Board System |
http://ribbs.usps.gov |
| Business Mail Acceptance |
http://www.usps.com/postalone/businessmail.htm |
| Bulk Mail Centers |
http:www.usps.com/bulkmailcenters/ |
