Area Distribution Center (ADC) A mail processing facility that receives and distributes mail destined for specific ZIP Code ranges. An ADC is one of the points within the national distribution network as is defined by the first three digits of the ZIP Code of the Post Offices it serves
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Area – USPS Definition
Area An administrative field unit headed by an area vice president and divided into customer service support, operations support, finance, human resources, and sales. Each area is further divided into districts. An area is responsible for airport mail centers/facilities, network distribution centers, customer service districts, mail transportation equipment centers, Post Offices, processing and distribution centers/… Continue reading Area – USPS Definition
Appropriation – USPS Definition
Appropriation Public funds set aside by Congress as reimbursement for USPS costs for performing certain purposes. USPS is authorized to receive appropriations for (a) public service costs incurred by providing a maximum effective degree of universal mail service; and (b) revenue foregone for providing free mailings to the blind and to overseas voters.
Application Program Interface – USPS Definition
Application Program Interface (API) Communicates POS ONE applications with USPS information systems as well as with specific service providers such as the bank card processor.
Annual Staffing and Resource Management Simulator – USPS Definition
Annual Staffing and Resource Management Simulator (ASRMS) A computer program that balances and tracks work load and workhours by accounting period. It is used to simulate staffing changes and to develop hiring plans.
Annual Report – USPS Definition
Annual Report A document that presents by fiscal year financial data with statements of operations, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It contains an overview of the business, describes risk factors, and contains data and statistics such as mail volume and revenue by class and service, number of employees, number of postal facilities, and… Continue reading Annual Report – USPS Definition
Annual Performance Report – USPS Definition
Annual Performance Report A document that publishes USPS results against its major annual corporate targets for the year. All federal agencies, including USPS, are required to publish annual results by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). The Annual Performance Report is incorporated in The Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations.
Annual Performance Plan – USPS Definition
Annual Performance Plan A concise list of corporate targets for the coming year. All federal agencies, including USPS, are required to publish annual performance targets by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). The Annual Performance Plan is incorporated in the Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations.
Annual Compliance Report – USPS Definition
Annual Compliance Report, ACR A report submitted by USPS to the Postal Regulatory Commission under the Postal Act of 2006 that presents an analysis of costs, revenue, pricing, and quality of service for all products. For market dominant products, the report also presents measures of customer satisfaction and information about discounts and market tests.
Annual Compliance Determination – USPS Definition
Annual Compliance Determination (ACD) A report issued by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) in response to the Annual Compliance Report submitted by USPS to the PRC. The PRC determines whether any price or fee in effect during the year under review were not in compliance with applicable provisions and whether any service standards were not… Continue reading Annual Compliance Determination – USPS Definition