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Daily Report
USPS HQ Salaries and Benefits Costs Expected to Increase 166.4% in 2017
According to the USPS FY 2018 Congressional Budget Submission (PDF, page 15), salaries and benefits for employees at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Service Units and Area offices is expected to increase 166.4% in FY 2017 compared to Actual FY 2016 numbers.
Though it doesn’t look good on paper, the numbers may be skewed due to the USPS possibly consolidating or eliminating Area offices.