# usp (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usp. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Lack of Monitoring’ Led to $29 Million in Missed Postage, IG Says](https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/lack-of-monitoring-led-to-29-million-in-missed-postage-ig-says/) _2026-08-20 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ The Postal Service missed nearly $29 million in postage adjustments this spring after a routine software update caused its primary ...More The article ‘Lack of Monitoring’ Led to $29 Million in Missed Postage, IG Says was first published on FEDweek . ## [Continued System Access of Employees Pending Separation Raises Security Concerns](https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/continued-system-access-of-employees-pending-separation-raises-security-concerns/) _2026-08-20 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ In a report focusing on the IRS but with wider application, an audit has raised security concerns regarding the continued ...More The article Continued System Access of Employees Pending Separation Raises Security Concerns was first published on FEDweek . ## [GSA Says Some AbilityOne Products Sold on Its Platforms Don’t Meet Buy American Standards](https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/gsa-says-some-abilityone-products-sold-on-its-platforms-dont-meet-buy-american-standards/) _2026-08-20 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ The GSA has directed the AbilityOne Commission to conduct a “complete a comprehensive review of all products offered for sale ...More The article GSA Says Some AbilityOne Products Sold on Its Platforms Don’t Meet Buy American Standards was first published on FEDweek . ## [USPS is woven into America’s fabric](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/20/usps-is-woven-into-americas-fabric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usps-is-woven-into-americas-fabric) _2026-08-20 · Mike Milligan · USPS Employee News_ In the glow of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, the Postal Service reflects upon its own history and future potential, The Eagle magazine reports in its summer issue. The cover story looks at how USPS can optimize its public service mission, its unparalleled national network and its inimitable employees to elevate its role \[...\] Read More... from USPS is woven into… ## [USPS employees have a duty to protect the mail](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/20/usps-employees-have-a-duty-to-protect-the-mail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usps-employees-have-a-duty-to-protect-the-mail) _2026-08-20 · Mike Milligan · USPS Employee News_ The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees of their duty to protect the sanctity and security of the mail. Customers trust the Postal Service to timely deliver letters, payments, medications and packages with care. Stealing, delaying, damaging or destroying mail erodes the public’s confidence and drives customers away. Employees who \[...\] Read More... from USPS… ## [Stamping out fraud](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/20/stamping-out-fraud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stamping-out-fraud) _2026-08-20 · Mike Milligan · USPS Employee News_ Email us your feedback. Your comments could be included in our “Mail” column. \[...\] Read More... from Stamping out fraud ## [USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services](https://postaltimes.com/usps-oig-evaluation-of-contract-delivery-services/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ We identified challenges with the management and execution of CDS impacting mail security, carrier safety, and operational efficiency. ## [Amazon Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns this year](https://postaltimes.com/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-is-expanding-to-nearly-500-cities-and-towns-this-year/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ Amazon’s Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026—a sixfold increase from its current footprint—bringing ultrafast drone delivery to communities with tens of millions of customers across the country. ## [Do you know what to do if there’s a flood?](https://postaltimes.com/do-you-know-what-to-do-if-theres-a-flood/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States, and extreme flooding has recently affected Hawaii as well as parts of the Midwest and Texas. ## [The Gates Mills postmaster embezzled money in 2015. Her successor now faces similar charges](https://postaltimes.com/the-gates-mills-postmaster-embezzled-money-in-2015-her-successor-now-faces-similar-charges/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ CLEVELAND, Ohio — For the second time in a little more than a decade, the Gates Mills postmaster is facing charges of stealing from the post office. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rlDxbKCxyzHL) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Census testing raises confidentiality concerns](https://postaltimes.com/census-testing-raises-confidentiality-concerns/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ For the first time ever the federal government is testing the use of postal workers to gather census data from people who fail to fill out the form, and that is sparking concerns about confidentiality among some policy makers. ## [Don’t misuse Postal Service vehicles](https://postaltimes.com/dont-misuse-postal-service-vehicles/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees to only use postal vehicles for authorized purposes. ## [Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/19/26](https://postaltimes.com/mail-thefts-robberies-fraud-and-other-postal-crimes-08-19-26/) _2026-08-19 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ Postal crimes are almost a daily event. These are the ones we found today ## [IRS Ended Some Foreign Language Services but Kept Others in Light of Official Language Order, Says Report](https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/irs-ended-some-foreign-language-services-but-kept-others-in-light-of-official-language-order-says-report/) _2026-08-19 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ The IRS eliminated some bilingual services in response to a March 2025 executive order designating English as the official language ...More The article IRS Ended Some Foreign Language Services but Kept Others in Light of Official Language Order, Says Report was first published on FEDweek . ## [New Per Diem Rate Announcement Likely Soon; Mileage Rate Ticks Up](https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/new-per-diem-rate-announcement-likely-soon-mileage-rate-ticks-up/) _2026-08-19 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ If past practice is followed, the GSA likely will soon announce the new per diem rates for federal employees traveling ...More The article New Per Diem Rate Announcement Likely Soon; Mileage Rate Ticks Up was first published on FEDweek . ## [Reports Show Growing Cost of Delaying Action on Social Security Funding](https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/reports-show-growing-cost-of-delaying-action-on-social-security-funding/) _2026-08-19 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ Two congressional agencies recently have said that as Social Security nears the exhaustion of its trust fund, pointing out that ...More The article Reports Show Growing Cost of Delaying Action on Social Security Funding was first published on FEDweek . ## [Ciência da Computação: IME-USP oferece vaga para Professor Titular](https://www.ime.usp.br/ciencia-da-computacao-ime-usp-oferece-vaga-para-professor-titular/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da Universidade de São Paulo (IME-USP) está com inscrições abertas para concurso público de títulos e provas destinado a uma vaga de Professor Titular no Departamento de Ciência da Computação. O cargo, referência MS-6, é em Regime de Dedicação Integral à Docência e à Pesquisa (RDIDP) \[…\] ## [Professor Titular em Álgebra: concurso do IME recebe inscrições até janeiro de 2027](https://www.ime.usp.br/professor-titular-em-algebra-concurso-do-ime-recebe-inscricoes-ate-janeiro-de-2027/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da Universidade de São Paulo (IME-USP) recebe inscrições para concurso público de títulos e provas para uma vaga de Professor Titular no Departamento de Matemática, na área de Álgebra. O cargo, referência MS-6, é em Regime de Dedicação Integral à Docência e à Pesquisa (RDIDP) e \[…\] ## [Departamento de Matemática Aplicada recebe inscrições para concurso de Livre-Docência](https://www.ime.usp.br/departamento-de-matematica-aplicada-recebe-inscricoes-para-concurso-de-livre-docencia/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da Universidade de São Paulo (IME-USP) está com inscrições abertas para o concurso de títulos e provas para obtenção do título de Livre-Docente no Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, referente ao segundo semestre de 2026. As inscrições devem ser realizadas até 1º de setembro de 2026, às \[…\] ## [IME-USP abre inscrições para concurso de Livre-Docência em Ciência da Computação](https://www.ime.usp.br/ime-usp-abre-inscricoes-para-concurso-de-livre-docencia-em-ciencia-da-computacao/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da Universidade de São Paulo (IME-USP) está com inscrições abertas para o concurso de títulos e provas visando à obtenção do título de Livre-Docente no Departamento de Ciência da Computação, referente ao segundo semestre de 2026. As inscrições devem ser realizadas até 1º de setembro de \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8R5Vd0mHYjvy) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [IME-USP abre inscrições para concurso de Livre-Docência no Departamento de Estatística](https://www.ime.usp.br/ime-usp-abre-inscricoes-para-concurso-de-livre-docencia-no-departamento-de-estatistica/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da Universidade de São Paulo (IME-USP) está com inscrições abertas para o concurso de títulos e provas para obtenção do título de Livre-Docente no Departamento de Estatística, na área de Probabilidade, Estatística e Ciência de Dados. As inscrições podem ser realizadas até 1º de setembro de \[…\] ## [I Built a $5M TSP; These are the Errors TSP Investors Continue to Make](https://www.fedweek.com/tsp/i-built-a-5m-tsp-these-are-the-simple-mistakes-tsp-investors-continue-to-make/) _2026-08-19 · Abraham Grungold · FEDweek_ Stock market indexes continue to reach all-time highs in the midst of the geopolitical turmoil, energy supply disruption and almost ...More The article I Built a $5M TSP; These are the Errors TSP Investors Continue to Make was first published on FEDweek . ## [Factors that Affect Your FERS Pension the Most](https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/factors-that-affect-your-fers-pension-the-most/) _2026-08-19 · Dallen Haws · FEDweek_ When it comes to your FERS pension, understanding the key factors that impact your retirement benefit is crucial for making ...More The article Factors that Affect Your FERS Pension the Most was first published on FEDweek . ## [Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District on top in scanning](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/19/central-area-maine-new-hampshire-vermont-district-on-top-in-scanning-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=central-area-maine-new-hampshire-vermont-district-on-top-in-scanning-2) _2026-08-19 · Mike Milligan · USPS Employee News_ A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.32 percent during the week ending Aug. 14, down 0.45 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Aug. 19. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.56 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.9 percent rating. Among the \[...\] Read More... from Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District on top in… ## [Brasil precisa de letramento digital em IA, propõe pesquisadora](https://www.ime.usp.br/brasil-precisa-de-letramento-digital-em-ia-propoe-pesquisadora/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Brasil precisa priorizar o letramento digital da população em inteligência artificial, opina a pesquisadora Renata Wassermann, professora associada do IME-USP e diretora da Lawgorithm, uma associação de interesse público (OSCIP) voltada para pesquisa em inteligência artificial e direito. Ela se preocupa também com a concentração dos modelos de IA nas mãos de poucas empresas e alerta: \[…\] ## [Benefits for Surviving Children under Health, Life Insurance](https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/benefits-for-surviving-children-under-health-life-insurance/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin couch · FEDweek_ While the loss of a parent is a great loss for children to bear, the federal government has made life ...More The article Benefits for Surviving Children under Health, Life Insurance was first published on FEDweek . ## [IME-USP abre inscrições para concurso de Livre-Docência em Matemática](https://www.ime.usp.br/ime-usp-abre-inscricoes-para-concurso-de-livre-docencia-em-matematica/) _2026-08-19 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O Departamento de Matemática do IME-USP está com inscrições abertas para o concurso de Livre-Docência referente ao segundo semestre de 2026. As inscrições vão até 1º de setembro de 2026, às 17h, e devem ser feitas pelo sistema USP Digital: https://uspdigital.usp.br/gr/admissao. O edital DvAcad – 040/2026 traz todos os detalhes sobre requisitos, documentos e programas \[…\] ## [Appointments, awards and retirements](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/19/appointments-awards-and-retirements-85/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appointments-awards-and-retirements-85) _2026-08-19 · Dave Sacks · USPS Employee News_ The Postal Service recently made the following managerial and supervisory announcements: • Austin C. Bouchard was named material handling engineering director. He previously served as the Automated Guided Vehicle and Robotics Center of Excellence manager. • Shanty A. Doodnauth was named the Category Management Center’s surface transportation director. She previously served as transportation… ## [‘Excel: Transform Data with Formulas and Conditional Formatting’](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/19/excel-transform-data-with-formulas-and-conditional-formatting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=excel-transform-data-with-formulas-and-conditional-formatting) _2026-08-19 · Dave Sacks · USPS Employee News_ USPS Executive and Administrative Schedule and Postal Career Executive Service employees may participate in an upcoming virtual lunch-and-learn session on using Excel. The one-hour session, “Excel: Transform Data with Formulas and Conditional Formatting.” will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Participants must register before the event on the webinar website. Employees \[...\] Read… ## [Report Questions OPM’s Authority to Access FEHB/PSHB Enrollee Medical Records](https://postaltimes.com/report-questions-opms-authority-to-access-fehb-pshb-enrollee-medical-records/) _2026-08-18 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ The report notes that while OPM is citing for its authority a provision of law it has previously used for collecting data, the current plan would require data in much more detail, raising questions of whether it would stand up against a court challenge. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XXWnfZVhuAwD) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [USPS reminds employees to use Postal Service time and property wisely](https://postaltimes.com/usps-reminds-employees-to-use-postal-service-time-and-property-wisely/) _2026-08-18 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees to properly use their time while on duty and to follow the rules on using the organization’s property. ## [NAPS received notice regarding cessation of the Sorting and Delivery Not to Exceed (NTE) launch team](https://postaltimes.com/naps-received-notice-regarding-cessation-of-the-sorting-and-delivery-not-to-exceed-nte-launch-team/) _2026-08-18 · ptimesadmin2015 · USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services | Postaltimes_ NAPS HQ has received the following notice from the USPS regarding cessation of the Sorting and Delivery Not to Exceed (NTE) launch team. ## [Forced Distributions Will Apply to Current Ratings Cycle, Says OPM](https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/forced-distributions-will-apply-to-current-ratings-cycle-says-opm/) _2026-08-18 · FEDweek Staff · FEDweek_ Recently finalized rules requiring that employee performance evaluations fit a mandated pattern will apply to the rating cycle closing next ...More The article Forced Distributions Will Apply to Current Ratings Cycle, Says OPM was first published on FEDweek . ## [IME abre concurso para Professor Doutor na área de Engenharia de Dados](https://www.ime.usp.br/ime-abre-concurso-para-professor-doutor-na-area-de-engenharia-de-dados/) _2026-08-18 · Denise Brito da Silva · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ O IME-USP está com inscrições abertas para concurso público que visa a uma vaga de Professor Doutor (referência MS-3) no Departamento de Ciência da Computação, na área de Engenharia de Dados e Bancos de Dados. A oportunidade é para o cargo em Regime de Dedicação Integral à Docência e à Pesquisa (RDIDP). As inscrições podem \[…\] ## [SIPAT Conjunta USP 2026 convida servidores a refletir sobre qualidade de vida e futuro](https://www.ime.usp.br/57916-2/) _2026-08-18 · Islaine Maciel · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ De 8 a 11 de setembro, servidores técnico-administrativos de toda a Universidade estão convidados a participar da SIPAT Conjunta USP 2026. Em sua 23ª edição, a iniciativa reúne diversas unidades da USP — incluindo o Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação (IME-USP), que também integra a organização e participação do evento — em \[…\] ## [IME-USP sedia o Symposium on Contemporary Differential Geometry entre 19 e 21 de agosto 2026](https://www.ime.usp.br/ime-usp-sedia-o-symposium-on-contemporary-differential-geometry-entre-19-e-21-de-agosto-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Juliana Andrade Elpidio · Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação_ Entre os dias 19 e 21 de agosto de 2026, o Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Ciência da Computação da USP (IME-USP) sediará o Symposium on Contemporary Differential Geometry at USP. O evento reunirá pesquisadores e especialistas nacionais e internacionais no Auditório Antonio Gilioli para discutir os avanços recentes na área de Geometria Diferencial. A \[…\] ## [Use Postal Service time and property wisely](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/18/use-postal-service-time-and-property-wisely/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=use-postal-service-time-and-property-wisely) _2026-08-18 · Laura Jackson · USPS Employee News_ The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees to properly use their time while on duty and to follow the rules on using the organization’s property. Federal regulations require Postal Service employees to use their work time in an honest effort to perform their official duties. Likewise, managers may not direct \[...\] Read More... from Use Postal Service time and… ## [Embracing the spirit of ’76](https://news.usps.com/2026/08/18/embracing-the-spirit-of-76/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=embracing-the-spirit-of-76) _2026-08-18 · Laura Jackson · USPS Employee News_ Nevada and New Mexico may not have been in the union in 1776, but two postmasters in those states brought America’s 250th anniversary home in meaningful ways. At the James C. Brown Post Office in Las Vegas, Postmaster Justine Valadez held a festive, red-white-and-blue affair bringing employees together with city staff. Strategic Communications Specialist Sherry \[...\] Read More... from Embracing…