USPS wants former CFO to explain himself
TweetThe USPS doesn’t appear to be pleased that its former Chief Financial Officer Mike Riley testified on behalf of the NALC in opposition to the service’s plan to eliminate Saturday delivery. It has filed interrogatories with the PRC asking that Riley back up some of his opinions with “analyses and studies”. For example: Riley stated that elimination of Saturday delivery “would also send a signal to customers that their needs and preferences no longer matter to the Postal Service.”
While the statement seems to be a matter of opinion, the USPS requests “copies of all data, analyses, market research studies and other documents, aside from any documents filed by the Postal Service in this docket, upon which this conclusion is based.”
The USPS makes the same request in response to Riley’s suggestion that eliminating Saturday deliveries “would reinforce the negative stereotype of the Postal Service as an inefficient government entity rather than a vital service-orientated service. Such a negative stereotype would not only dampen the public’s demand for postal services but would erode its support for the Postal Service as an institution.”
Finally, in response to Riley’s assertion that “We live in an era where service companies are increasing days and hours of operation to appeal to their customers.”, the USPS asks Riley to “specifically identify the service companies to which you refer, describe the products and services they offer, and specify the increases in days and hours of operations to which you refer.”
While the questions are par for the course in rate setting deliberations, they are somewhat ironic given the USPS admissions in the exigent rate case last week that it had no specific analyses or studies to back up its own assertions on the price sensitivity of first class mail or the health of the periodicals industry.
August 19th, 2010 13:56
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August 19th, 2010 14:06
UPS Store has 24/7 window service at most metro areas. Not every site but you can go online & find what you need pretty quick. UPS Store is open till 8:00 pm. I know since my attempt to use USPS was blocked by their closing at 4:40PM. Yes, it cost twice as much. Would have used USPS had I been given a choice. That may be USPS intent this whole time. The public will have a choice if we stop the delivering the mail. UPS/FedEx. “JUST STOP ASKING US TO WORK” must be the next national AD campaign.
August 19th, 2010 17:13
Mike Riley owes the USPS nada. I would tell them to take a hike.
August 19th, 2010 19:31
Two comments if I may. Former CFO Riley does not have to back up opinions for USPS. USPS has no control over former employees who are a part of the KMA club. Secondly, herman said “NALC paid him off.” This is a baseless and inflammatory comment. What else can one expect from someone hiding behind a partial name.
August 20th, 2010 04:37
Yes, Mr. Riley. Give a precise, detailed report backing up your statements. As USPS management ALWAYS does. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
August 20th, 2010 09:23
Mr. Riley appears to be the only one to get it on top. The question is did he have to retire to speak the truth?
August 22nd, 2010 09:28
Terrance: The answer to your question is, Mr. Riley had to be paid to tell a lie.
August 22nd, 2010 12:01
Since all the witnesses were paid on both sides, does that mean you think they all lied? And what exactly did Riley say that was a lie?
August 26th, 2010 00:06
i carry my route and do my job, however does anyone ever ask for the publics assistance on having employees to stop calling in sick on saturdays. this will save saturday delivery also.
August 26th, 2010 00:08
Does anyone ever mention to the public about all the prople that call in sick on Saturdays, making it harder for everyone else. Lets tell everything thats going on!