Press Release

Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has officially begun its audit of mail theft mitigation in Sacramento County.

This audit, launched in response to Congressman Bera’s request, addresses the growing concern over mail theft across the Sacramento region. The USPS Office of Inspector General is expected to release a report along with recommendations addressing mitigation and responses to mail theft.

"I have heard directly from constituents throughout Sacramento County about their frustrations with stolen or missing mail, which disrupts daily lives and raises concerns about sensitive information, medication, and other essential items being stolen," said Representative Bera. "Every resident of Sacramento County deserves the peace of mind that their mail will arrive securely and on time. I am committed to holding the U.S. Postal Service accountable and ensuring they take the necessary steps to protect our community’s mail."

As part of the audit fieldwork, OIG investigators made unannounced visits last week to several postal facilities in Sacramento County. With the goal of reviewing actions to mitigate and respond to mail theft, the OIG has committed to providing Congressman Bera’s office with a detailed briefing before releasing the final audit report to the public. 

"I appreciate the Office of Inspector General fulfilling my request for this much-needed audit and their dedication to uncovering areas where improvements are needed," Representative Bera added. "Over the next couple of months, I will closely monitor the progress of this audit as we work to ensure that Sacramento County residents receive reliable and secure mail service.” 

This announcement follows Congressman Bera’s ongoing efforts to improve mail service in Sacramento County. Last year, he sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, highlighting the significant increase in mail theft and vandalism in the region.

Residents experiencing mail theft are encouraged to report incidents to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.