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 understand how well the Postal Service is actually doing.

The Postal Service is a critical piece of US infrastructure, and its financial health affects everyone who sends or receives mail. If the rules for reporting performance become less transparent, it will be harder for the public and Congress to hold the Postal Service accountable. This could mask operational problems or financial shortfalls until they become much larger issues.