SAFETY

Review of NASA’s Mishap Investigation and Reporting Program

To determine if NASA has effectively managed the Mishap Investigation and Reporting program. Specifically, we will determine whether selected Centers have reported all mishaps, incidents, and close calls as required by NASA policy; performed timely root cause analyses; implemented appropriate corrective action designed to prevent or preclude a recurrence in a timely manner; and recorded current, complete, consistent, and reliable information in the Agency’s Incident Reporting Information System.

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACTING

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, Section 517(a), Contracts and Grants

To conduct audits in compliance with the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which states that Inspectors General of several agencies, including NASA, “. . . shall conduct audits . . of grants or contracts for which funds are appropriated by this Act, and shall submit reports to Congress on the progress of such audits . . ..”

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Exchange and Morale Support Activities

To evaluate if the Agency is providing adequate oversight of its exchange and morale support activities. In addition, we will assess compliance with applicable Federal regulations and NASA policies and procedures.

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