Postal oversight body says USPS delivery expectations must be amended to keep it afloat The Postal Regulatory Commission described the U.S. Postal Service’s situation as a “five-alarm fire.” The commission informed a congressional panel that redefining delivery expectations could be a more effective solution than financial assistance alone. This suggests a need to reassess what the public expects from USPS services.

• The U.S. Postal Service is facing a severe crisis, characterized as a “five-alarm fire.”
• The Postal Regulatory Commission believes redefined expectations are more crucial than financial solutions.
• This perspective was shared with a congressional panel.