“Nothing makes a bigger impression on lawmakers than a visit from constituents,” according to a November 26, 2014 article in The Hill, a Washington, D.C. publication. The article, linked below, reported on a three year study conducted by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). The study determined that visits to the Washington DC offices of legislators…
The U.S. Postal Service is always looking for fresh ideas to create new revenue streams, and it may have come up with its freshest one yet. The cash-strapped agency is looking to deliver groceries to homes in select metropolitan areas nationwide, as part of a pilot program it hopes can launch it back into the…
During his hearing to be appointed to another term on the board of governors of the U.S. Postal Service today, Chairman Mickey Barnett recalled senior management’s meeting with a futurist who predicted that paper would be virtually nonexistent in 30 years. “If that is even possible,” Barnett said, “there must be some forward thinking, and…
Federal Express and UPS are using the Postal Service more and more to move their own packages, so much that it’s straining the system. Critics wonder if the USPS is charging enough for services provided for FedEx and UPS. USPS delivers an average of 2.2 million packages every day for FedEx; which is around 30%…
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently approved plans for new residential developments to use cluster box units or curbside delivery (including mailboxes at ends of a driveway) instead of through “mail slots” at the door. The plan is included in pending House legislation which favors phasing out home delivery over the next five…
If you move or change your contact information, it’s important to let these entities know immediately: 1) AUSPL: 800-572-9483 or auspl@auspl.com 2) USPS Facility Contract Technician 3) EMCOR: 602-685-4612 4) AUSPL Insurance Program: 877-642-8775
By AUSPL Member Maureen Goldsmith The second annual Hill Day in Washington, D.C., was held June 11-12, 2014. Maureen Goldsmith and her daughter, Kyra, attended along with dozens of fellow lessors and certain AUSPL board members and staff. Attendees met with Congressional staff to discuss pending postal reform legislation. Maureen shares her experiences below. Thank…
We are excited to welcome Mark Karolczyk as Director of Operations at AUSPL headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark, a practicing real estate attorney for more than 30 years, brings a wealth of experience in postal leasing and lease negotiation. “Mark has a long history of successfully dealing with USPS leases, and brings a higher level…
The Office of Inspector General is tasked with ensuring efficiency, accountability, and integrity in the U.S. Postal Service. It’s mission is to help maintain confidence in the mail and postal system as well as improve the USPS bottom line. The OIG uses audits and investigations to help protect the integrity of the Postal Service. Read…
We’re looking forward to our second annual “Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. this month. More than three dozen AUSPL members and several board members will be meeting with Senators and Representatives to discuss the value of the leasing program to the Postal Service.