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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to theft of public money, property or records. Lomax admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $8,760 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a…
August 8, 2024 Artemis IV will be the first flight of NASA’s more powerful heavy-lift rocket—the Space Launch System Block 1B. However, Block 1B development efforts have encountered multiple issues including Boeing’s ineffective quality management and inexperienced workforce, continued cost…
Monday, August 5, 2024 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Christopher Grant, 41, of Buckhannon, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to steal public money, property or records. Grant admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $14,336 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and…
July 31, 2024 We assessed the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope project, a NASA observatory designed to explore dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics, to determine if NASA is managing the risks and mitigating future challenges with the Roman telescope…
Thursday, July 25, 2024 A grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment on Wednesday charging North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his involvement in a conspiracy to hack and extort U.S. hospitals and other health care providers,…
Thursday, July 11, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a three-day trial, a federal jury found Anton Andreyevich Iagounov, 38, of South Lake Tahoe, guilty of four counts of impersonating a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
June 6, 2024 NASA began the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative to enable rapid, affordable, and frequent payload deliveries to the Moon. CLPS is making progress but faces significant challenges, including schedule delays and increased costs.
May 31, 2024 The NASA Office of Inspector General issues its Semiannual Report to Congress summarizing the OIG’s activities and accomplishments from October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024.
Assessment of the Agency’s overpayment reporting finds opportunities for improvement in fiscal year 2023.
May 01, 2024 With the Artemis campaign, NASA intends to return humans to the Moon and build a sustainable lunar presence as a foundation for human exploration of Mars. The Artemis II crewed test flight aims to return humans to…
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.