The US Postal Service wants to change how it reports its own performance

The US Postal Service has asked its regulator to change the rules for how it reports its financial and operational performance. This could make it harder for the public to see how well the Postal Service is actually doing.

The Postal Service is a public utility, and its performance reports are how the public and Congress understand its health. If the rules change, it might become harder to compare current performance to past performance, or to hold the Postal Service accountable for its service levels. This is a quiet way to potentially reduce transparency.