FOIA: Records Search

Did You Look Everywhere?

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FOIA: Records Search

Did You Look Everywhere?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request requires a search for any and all pertinent records that may exist electronically or in hard copy.
If a proper search isn’t conducted, the person making the request can legally challenge the Postal Service’s decision. That could result in litigation and/or the additional expense of using postal resources to correct the deficiency.

Processing FOIA requests correctly saves the Postal Service time and money.

And that’s smart business.

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Fundraising at Work

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Fundraising at Work

Fundraising at Work

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only authorized solicitation of Postal Service employees on behalf of charitable organizations in the workplace.
All other types of fundraising for charities at work are prohibited. For example, you cannot sell your daughter’s cookies at work or ask your colleagues to purchase items from you to benefit your place of worship.
Fundraising at work can make coworkers feel coerced to contribute, affect morale, and distract us from the work at hand.

Limiting fundraising to the CFC is the law – and it’s SMART BUSINESS.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more information about fundraising.

Smart Safety Moment

Emergency planning

Be emergency specific.

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Emergency planning

Be emergency specific.

When developing an evacuation plan for your facility, identify how employees are to respond to a specific emergency. For example, instructions for a shelter-in-place emergency differ from those for an evacuation due to a fire. Conduct evacuation drills to familiarize employees with emergency procedures, exit routes and assembly locations.

Preparing in advance is critical to the safety of employees. When an emergency happens, they’ll know what to do.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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School children crossing

Be prepared for childish behavior.

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School children crossing

Be prepared for childish behavior.

Be alert wherever school kids are crossing a road. Watch for school buses that are loading or unloading children in front of houses or schools. Come to a complete stop when you see those flashing lights on the school bus and that stop sign flip outward. A child might need to cross the street. Also watch for crossing guards. Obey their stop signs and wait for everyone to clear the cross walk before traveling again.

Drive safely in school zones or wherever children could be standing or walking.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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