OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mail Services Division
July 22, 1998
KEY ADMINISTRATORS / KEY SUPPORT STAFF
SUBJECT: U.S. Postal Service Rate Increase
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors recently passed a postage rate
increase that will go into effect on January 10, 1999. For planning
purposes, we have provided the following general guidelines for your unit to determine the impact of this rate increase:
If a large percentage of your department mail is First Class, your postage
increase will be approximately 3.1%; Non-Profit or Bulk Mail averages an 8%
increase; Second Class or Periodicals increase varies based on contents,
weight, etc. Overall, the postage increase will be 8% - 10% based on an
estimated mix of the University mail.
The highlights of the rate increase are as follows:
Current	New
First Class - 1 oz.	$ .32	$ .33
First Class - Additional oz.	$ .23	$ .22
Non-Standard Surcharge	$ .11	$ .11
Postcards	$ .20	$ .20
Priority Mail	$ 3.00	$ 3.20
Express Mail	$ 10.75	$11.75
Express Mail - 2 lbs.	$ 15.00	$15.75
Library Rate	$ 1.12	$ 1.13
Book Rate	$ 1.24	$ 1.13
Non-Profit - Basic	$ .135	$ .169
- 3/5 Presort	$ .117	$ .142
Bulk Mail - Basic	$ .256	$ .235
- 3/5 Presort	$ .209	$ .207
Registered Mail	$ 4.95	$ 6.20
Certified Mail	$ 1.35	$ 1.40
Insurance	$ .75	$ .85
Return Receipt	$ 1.10	$ 1.25
UCSD Mail Services continues to deliver quality, reliable service at a very
low cost. In a recent national benchmarking survey, UCSD Mail Services'
cost of operations was judged to be 80% LESS than the average operating
cost of all other colleges and universities responding to the survey. Our
staff is always available to answer any questions regarding your mailing
needs or to assist you in making a decision on the most cost effective
program for your department. Please call us on x-41164.
Pat Procopio
Mail Services Manager