Statement from USPS Postmaster General David Steiner regarding concerns about ballot mail for federal elections

… <p>The Postal Service takes these concerns seriously. From the outset, the project has been managed using a structured and adaptable development approach designed to respond to evolving court orders, policy guidance, and stakeholder requirements. Teams met daily to identify and assess risks, resolve technical issues, and surface questions requiring legal or policy clarification. Those matters were promptly escalated to the appropriate decision-makers. Throughout the effort, we followed established development and risk-management practices appropriate to the circumstances and complied with applicable court orders.</p> <p>Although development proceeded on an accelerated schedule, our standards for quality, security, and system integrity were not compromised. Testing and validation have been continuous throughout the development lifecycle, and our process requires that deployment be delayed whenever significant defects or security vulnerabilities are identified, until those issues are appropriately resolved.</p> <p>We stand behind both the rigor of our process and the resulting system. At the same time, we recognize that responsible system management does not end at deployment. We will continue to monitor performance, address issues as they arise, and make adjustments when warranted. The Postal Service remains committed to maintaining the security, reliability, and integrity of its systems.</p> …