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Federal Register · April 30, 2026
The title they went with Periodic Reporting Noisy translates that to

The US Postal Service wants to change how it reports its numbers

What happened
The US Postal Service has asked its regulator to change the rules for how it reports its financial and operational data. This could make it harder for the public to track the Postal Service's performance and financial health.
Why it matters
The Postal Service is a public utility. Its financial reports are how the public and Congress know if it is doing its job. Changing the 'analytical principles' for these reports means changing how the numbers are calculated and presented. This could obscure problems or make it harder to compare performance over time.
The signal
Watch for the specific changes the Postal Service proposes to its reporting methods and how the Postal Regulatory Commission responds to public comments.
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