

In addition, you can be assured that when service challenges do occur, we implement a series of actions that result in positive service performance developments for our customers. This trend is also reflective of national averages.Īverage Days to Deliver Mail Trend – Pennsylvaniaĭespite past challenges in some areas of Pennsylvania, customers can reliably expect the Postal Service to deliver mail and packages in a timely manner at least six-days a week.

In fact, to further illustrate our reliability, the following chart shows that the current average days to deliver mail in Pennsylvania when compared to pre-pandemic averages has remained steady for First-Class Mail and has improved for Marketing Mail. Both Pennsylvania districts are consistently ranking among the highest performing districts in the country, with recent service scores reliably exceeding 90 percent for mail and package products. The Postal Service’s service performance in Pennsylvania is strong. Service Performance in Pennsylvania Improved Steadily Over the Past Year and Remains Steady This accounting adjustment was not an infusion of cash, and we still have a long road and a lot of hard work ahead in our 10-year transformation to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Postal Service. While the Subcommittee is aware that the legislation repealed the requirement that the Postal Service annually prepay future retiree health benefits and canceled all past due prefunding obligations-as emphasized in our most recent 10-Q financial filing-the one-time, non-cash $59.6 billion impact is not reflective of our true financial condition. As outlined in our Delivering for America 10-year strategic plan, enactment of the PSRA is a key component of restoring the Postal Service to financial stability. I would also like to thank Congress for enacting the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA). This is no small feat, but our employees are committed to providing excellent service for our customers no matter the challenge. Together, through the hard work and dedication of 29,000 employees, these two districts reach over 5 million delivery points. The Delaware-Pennsylvania-2 (DE-PA-2) District covers the eastern portion of the state and the state of Delaware. The Pennsylvania-1 (PA-1) District covers the western portion of the state. Pennsylvania is served by two postal districts. I previously served as the District Manager of the Western New York District, Postmaster of Baltimore, Maryland and Orlando, Florida, and various other leadership positions throughout the organization. I began my postal career as a clerk in 1985 at the Ft. My name is Gary Vaccarella and I currently serve as the District Manager for the Delaware-Pennyslvania-2 District. Our organization is laser-focused on our mission to provide timely and universal service. We recognize that your constituents depend on the Postal Service for timely and reliable mail service. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our commitment to service excellence, our preparedness for the upcoming 2022 election cycle, and our initiatives to protect the safety and security of the mail system and those who work in it. Good morning Chairman Connolly, Ranking Member Hice, members of the subcommittee, and members of the Pennsylvania delegation.

Aviation mail security & hazardous materialsįield Hearing: “Delivering for Pennsylvania: Examining Postal Service Delivery and Operations from the Cradle of Liberty”.
