handlers will hear about what violations to be on the lookout for before, during and after the mail count and adjustment. Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) (repeat) Location: 205ABC Encounters with OWCP: Claim Basics Location: 210ABC When letter carriers sustain on-the-job injuries, both navigating the procedures of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) and dealing with USPS management and its occupational health specialists can be a daunting process. In this workshop, the NALC regional workers’ compensation assistants will examine various scenarios commonly encountered by injured letter carriers—from filing claims and getting them accepted, to receiving COP, wage-loss compensation and schedule awards—and discuss strategies to ease their OWCP journey. Fraud Prevention and Detection Location: 253ABC The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 requires officers to design and establish financial controls to protect branch assets from theft and misappropriation. This workshop will explore the motivations for stealing, what to look for, and best practices for protecting your member’s money. Dave Dorsey, partner at accounting firm WithumSmith+Brown, will also discuss how branches become victims of fraud and steps officers can take to both detect fraud if it is occurring and also to prevent fraud in the first place. The Changing Mail Industry and USPS Delivering For America Plan Location: 258ABC The Postal Service is undertaking a major transformation of its network with the implementation of its new RPCD and S&DC system, a major element of the agency’s 10-year strategic plan, the Delivering for America plan. This workshop will explore the theory behind the plan: the Postal Service’s attempt to reverse
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