Office of Inspector General
In accordance with the Inspector General Act, we conduct objective oversight of NASA programs and operations and independently report to the Administrator, Congress, and the public to further the Agency’s accomplishment of its mission.
NASA’s Oversight Authority
With institutional and historical knowledge about the challenges facing federal agencies, inspectors general are a valuable source of information.
By the Numbers… Our Work
(from 2009-2024)
Number of Audits Issued: 445
Funds Put to Better Use: over $750 million
Recommendations: over 1,800 to NASA
Indictments: over 450
Convictions: over 280
Suspensions and Debarments: over 300
Receivables and Recoveries: over $456 million
Inspector General
Vacant
Senior Official
Robert H. Steinau
offices
Audits (OA)
Investigations (OI)
Management (OM)
Counsel to the IG (OC)
Data Analytics (ODA)
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We employ auditors, investigators, data analysts, attorneys, and support staff at Headquarters and nine NASA Centers throughout the country.
executive leadership
Brian Mullins, OA (Acting)
Frank LaRocca, OC
Mike Graham, OI (Acting)
Kate Sheehey, OM
What Lies Ahead in 2025
Preview our planned 2025 audit reports as we continue our objective oversight of NASA’s major programs, projects, and partnerships.
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COVID Fraud
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Our Work. Our Impact.
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On the Hill
Explore Congressional testimonies from NASA's Office of Inspector General.
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Safeguarding NASA’s Assets
The Office of Investigations pursues allegations of cybercrime, fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct related to NASA’s programs, personnel, and resources.
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