Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/07/17/E7-13740/authority-of-office-of-inspector-general-and-postal-inspection-service
Timestamp: 2018-09-19 11:23:27
Document Index: 403228592

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 230', 'art 273', 'ART 273', 'arts 230', 'art 233', 'art 273']

Federal Register :: Authority of Office of Inspector General and Postal Inspection Service
A Rule by the Postal Service on 07/17/2007
Effective July 17, 2007.
72 FR 39011
39 CFR 273
E7-13740
39 CFR Part 230
39 CFR part 273
PART 273—ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E7-13740 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E7-13740
Gladis C. Griffith, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General, United States Postal Service, 703-248-4683.
To promote efficient use of resources, and prevent unnecessary duplication of effort, the Postal Service has determined it is appropriate to clarify the division of investigative authority between the Office of the Inspector General and the Postal Inspection Service. Most notably, it has been determined that the Office of the Inspector General should investigate allegations of violations of postal laws or misconduct by postal employees, including mail theft, and the Inspection Service should investigate allegations of violations or postal laws or misconduct by all other persons. This delineation of responsibilities reflects agreement between the Postmaster General and the Chairman of the Board of Governors.
In view of the considerations discussed above, the Postal Service adopts the following amendments to parts 230, 233, and 273 of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
2. Section 230.1 is amended by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows:
(d) The Office of Inspector General is responsible for detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the programs and operations of the Postal Service, including, investigating all allegations of violations of postal laws or misconduct by postal employees, including mail theft, and for reviewing existing and proposed legislation and regulations relating to the programs and operations of the Postal Service.
3. The authority citation for part 233 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 101, 102, 202, 204, 401, 402, 403, 404, 406, 410, 411, 1003, 3005(e)(1); 12 U.S.C. 3401-3422; 18 U.S.C. 981, 1956, 1957, 2254, 3061; 21 U.S.C. 881; Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1996, sec. 662 (Pub. L. 104-208).
4. Section 233.1 is amended by revising paragraphs (b) introductory text and (b)(1) to read as follows:
(b) Limitations. The powers granted by paragraph (a) of this section shall be exercised only—
(1) In the enforcement of laws regarding property in the custody of the Postal Service, property of the Postal Service, the use of the mails, and other postal offenses. With the exception of enforcing laws related to the mails:
(i) The Office of Inspector General will investigate all allegations of violations of postal laws or misconduct by postal employees, including mail theft; and
(ii) The Inspection Service will investigate all allegations of violations of postal laws or misconduct by all other persons.
5. Section 233.7 is amended by paragraph (a) to read as follows:
(a) Designation of officials having forfeiture authority. The Chief Postal Inspector is authorized to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary on behalf of the Postal Service and the Office of Inspector General to enforce 18 U.S.C. 981, 2254, and 21 U.S.C. 881, to delegate all or any part of this authority to Deputy Chief Inspectors, Inspectors in Charge, and Inspectors of the Postal Inspection Service, and to issue such instructions as may be necessary to carry out this authority.
6. The authority citation for part 273 continues to read as follows:
7. Section 273.2 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:
(c ) Investigating Official refers to the Inspector General of the Postal Service or any designee within the United States Office of the Inspector General who serves in a position for which the rate of basic pay is not less than the minimum rate of basic pay for grade GS-15 under the General Schedule.
[FR Doc. E7-13740 Filed 7-16-07; 8:45 am]