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Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Related To NASA’s Space Launch System
February 29, 2024 Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Steven Lukens (54, Port Charlotte) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Lukens faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and has agreed to…
NASA OIG Testifies Before Congress
March 21, 2024 Acting NASA Inspector General George Scott testifies before Congress regarding challenges NASA faces in managing its science portfolio including, developing accurate and timely cost, and schedule estimates.
Audit of NASA’s High-End Computing Capabilities
March 14, 2024
Audit of the Mars Sample Return Program
February 28, 2024 The Mars Sample Return Program is one of the most complex, demanding, and ambitious robotic science missions ever undertaken. Before authorizing whether to advance the program to its next phase, we recommend that NASA stabilize design for…
NASA OIG Testifies before Congress
January 17, 2024 Acting Inspector General George Scott testifies before the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics about NASA OIG’s oversight of the Artemis campaign and our efforts to ensure taxpayer funds are spent efficiently and effectively.
Semiannual Report to Congress – Fall 2023
April 1 – September 30, 2023 Our Semiannual Report to Congress covering the period April 1 to September 30, 2023, features highlights of the OIG’s audit and investigations accomplishments during the past 6 months.
Semiannual Report to Congress Spring 2023
May 25, 2023 The NASA Office of Inspector General issues its Semiannual Report to Congress summarizing the OIG’s activities and accomplishments from October 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023.
Former NASA Employee and Husband Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
December 27, 2023 HOUSTON – A Missouri City couple has been indicted for orchestrating a fraudulent financing and refinancing mortgage loan scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
NASA’s Privacy Program
December 19, 2023 Like other federal agencies, NASA collects personally identifiable information, or PII. The Agency’s high-profile mission and broad connectivity with the public make it susceptible to increased privacy risks. While it has a comprehensive privacy program, NASA needs…
COVID-19 Impacts on NASA’s Major Programs and Projects
March 31, 2021 COVID-19 Impacts on NASA’s Major Programs and Projects This snapshot presents a summary of pandemic-related impacts to 30 of the Agency’s major programs and projects at the end of fiscal year 2020 with an estimated impact of…
Active Audits
These are audits currently active………
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A-24-03-00-FMD Audit of NASA’s Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act for Fiscal
Year 2023
This audit will assess NASA’s compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 that seeks to reduce improper payments across federal agencies.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
None Currently
MISSION SUPPORT
A-24-02-00-MSD NASA’s Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act for Fiscal Year 2024
This audit will determine how well NASA is managing geospatial data—that is, information about the geographic location and characteristics of objects on or near the earth’s surface—in accordance with the Geospatial Data Act of 2018.
A-24-04-00-MSD Audit of NASA’s Awards to Small Disadvantaged Businesses
The objective of this audit is to assess NASA’s practices for encouraging small disadvantaged businesses to participate in contracting and determine whether controls are in place to ensure awards are made to eligible recipients.
A-24-01-00-MSD Evaluation of NASA’s Information Security Program under the Federal Information
Security Modernization Act (FISMA) for Fiscal Year 2024
In accordance with FISMA requirements, we are reviewing NASA’s information security program and reporting the results to the Office of Management and Budget.
A-23-05-00-MSD Audit of NASA’s High-End Computing Program
The OIG will assess NASA’s management of its High-End Computing Program, including processes and controls related to the Program’s policy framework, capacity planning, stakeholder engagement, and cybersecurity.
A-23-04-00-MSD Audit of NASA’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Engagement
The OIG will evaluate whether NASA is effectively implementing engagement and outreach activities to attract a diverse Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) workforce.
SCIENCE and AERONAUTICS RESEARCH
A-23-13-00-SARD NASA’s Management of its Rocket Propulsion Test Program
We’re looking at NASA’s management of assets and capabilities that use chemical rocket propulsion to ensure effective and efficient use of taxpayer funds.
A-23-12-00-SARD Audit of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Project
We will assess whether this project is meeting cost, schedule, and technical goals, while managing risks.
A-23-11-00-SARD Audit of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative
We’re assessing how effectively NASA is implementing and managing its Commercial Lunar Payloads Initiative.
A-23-01-00-SARD Audit of the Mars Sample Return Mission
This audit will evaluate NASA’s management of the Mars Sample Return mission relative to established cost, schedule, technological goals, and risks.
SPACE OPERATIONS
A-23-14-00-HED NASA’s Management of the Mobile Launcher 2 Project
NASA’s contract for Mobile Launcher-2 has rocketed to over $1 billion. This audit examines actions the Agency is taking to control future cost growth and schedule delays.
A-23-08-01-HED NASA’s Management of the Space Launch System Block 1B Development
This audit will examine NASA’s management of the next iteration of its Space Launch System heavy-lift rocket known as Block 1B.
A-23-10-00-HED NASA’s Management of Risks to Sustaining ISS Operations through 2030
This audit will evaluate NASA’s plans for sustaining the ISS through 2030 and safely de-orbiting it.
A-23-08-00-HED NASA’s Management of Artemis IV and Future Missions
This audit will examine NASA’s development of space flight systems for its Artemis IV and future missions.
A-23-07-00-HED Audit of NASA’s Readiness for Its Artemis II Crewed Mission to Lunar Orbit
This audit will examine NASA’s plans and progress toward achieving its Artemis II goals.