USPS struggled to keep records of employees taking COVID leave

Increased package volumes, a presidential election and workforce illness made the COVID-19 pandemic a logistical challenge for the U.S. Postal Service, exacerbated by problems tracking employees’ sick and administrative leave during that time, an inspector found.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Postal Service faced unforeseen and uncontrollable challenges, including higher package volumes and employee absenteeism,” a June 16 agency inspector general report said.