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 2009-2023)
Number of Audits Issued: 441
Funds put to better use: over $741 Million
Recommendations: over 1,700 to NASA
Indictments: 414
Convictions: 309
Suspensions and Debarments: 290
Receivables and recoveries returned to NASA: over $414 Million
Inspector General
Vacant
Deputy Inspector General
George A. Scott
executive leadership
Brian Mullins, OA (Acting)
Frank LaRocca, OC
Robert Steinau, OI
Kathryn Sheehey, OM
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We employ auditors, investigators, data analysts, attorneys, and support staff at Headquarters and nine NASA Centers throughout the country.
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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…
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SLS Wire Fraud Investigation
Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Related to NASA’s Space Launch System.
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Our Work. Our Impact.
Stay in the know regarding our latest audits and investigations.
November 12, 2024 In this year’s report, we identified three key challenges for NASA.
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Mark William Bailey, 51, of Beckley, was sentenced on Friday, October 25, 2024, to five years of…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), located in University Park, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $1,250,000…
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…
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Keeping Our Eyes on the International Space Station
To ensure astronauts’ safety and scientific progress, NASA must continue to monitor the ISS. As part of our oversight, we examined NASA’s initiatives to maintain this research facility.
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