Office of Investigations

The Office of Investigations (OI) conducts investigations into allegations of crime, cyber-crime, fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct impacting NASA programs, projects, operations, and resources. OI refers its findings either to the Department of Justice for prosecution or to NASA management for action. Through its investigations, OI identifies crime indicators and recommends effective measures for NASA management that are designed to reduce NASA’s vulnerability to criminal activity. See the Field Offices and Divisions page for investigative and geographical areas of responsibility.

OI also houses the Office of Data Analytics (ODA), which develops, coordinates, conducts, and oversees data analytic research of NASA’s programs and operations. ODA supports audit and investigative activities in the detection and deterrence of fraud, waste, and abuse by delivering high quality predicative data analytics, statistical sampling, data modeling, data mining, data visualizations, big data analysis, and other advanced statistical and information technology efforts.

Robert H. Steinau, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
NASA Headquarters, Office of Investigations
Voice: 202-358-1500
Fax: 202-358-3914

Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
NASA Headquarters, Office of Investigations
Voice: 202-358-1500
Fax: 202-358-3914

Office of Data Analytics
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-374-7797

Office of Audits

The Office of Audits (OA) conducts independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations. OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other federal agencies. OA helps NASA accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and by deterring fraud, crime, waste, and abuse.

Brian Mullins, Assistant Inspector General for Audits (Acting)
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-358-3725
E-mail: brian.mullins@nasa.gov

Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits (Acting)
Voice: 202-358-2103

Director, Audit Operations and Quality Assurance
Voice: 202-358-1543

Director, Financial Management
Voice: 202-358-0629

Director, Mission Support
Voice: 202-358-2583

Director, Science and Aeronautics Research
Voice: 202-358-7227

Director, Space Operations
Voice: 202-358-2103

Office of Management

The Office of Management (OM) provides financial, procurement, human resources, administrative, special projects, and information technology services (ITS) support to the OIG staff. OM performs its work in accordance with Government and NASA laws, regulations, and procedures.

OM develops, executes, and controls the OIG budget and procures supplies and services through NASA contracting officer purchase requests and the purchase card program. The human resources division provides personnel services including recruitment, performance management, qualifications and classification, and employee relations functions. ITS ensures state-of-the-art IT systems capabilities for the OIG, including development and maintenance of management information systems and information security. A broad range of administrative functions are also accomplished including strategic planning; preparation of the semiannual report to Congress; managing the OIG travel program and physical space; procuring office supplies and equipment; planning conferences; adhering to policies and procedures; and accomplishing other special projects as requested.

Kathryn D. Sheehey, Assistant Inspector General for Management
Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-358-1536
E-mail: hq-oig-management@mail.nasa.gov

Director of Resources Operations
Voice: 202-358-2589

Director, Human Resources
Voice: 202-358-2459

Director, Information Technology Services
Voice: 202-358-0633

Office of Counsel

The OIG legal staff provide advice and assistance on a variety of legal issues and matters relating to the OIG’s review of Agency programs and operations. The Counsel to the Inspector General acts as the central official for the review and coordination of all legislation, regulations, Freedom of Information Act requests, and legal matters requiring OIG attention.

Legal staff also provide advice and assistance to senior OIG management, auditors, inspectors, and investigators, and serves as counsel in administrative litigation in which the OIG is a party or has a substantial interest. The staff also assists the Justice Department in litigation in which the OIG participates as part of the prosecution team. The OIG legal staff is not a component of the NASA General Counsel’s Office.

Francis P. LaRocca Jr., Counsel to the Inspector General
Headquarters, Washington DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-358-2575
E-mail: flarocca@nasa.gov

Terri Thompson, Deputy Counsel to the Inspector General
Headquarters, Washington DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-358-2571

Sashka I. Mannion, Regional Counsel (Eastern) / Whistleblower Protection Coordinator
Headquarters, Washington DC 20546-0001
Voice: 202-358-4809

Shani Dennis, Regional Counsel (Central)
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas 77058-3696
Voice: 832-627-4009

Adhana Davis, Regional Counsel (Western)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California 91109-8099
Voice: 818-354-9742