NASA Office of Inspector General
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We provide independent, objective, and comprehensive oversight of NASA programs. Sign up to receive news and updates: https://t.co/jNwWL3VnKe
Washington, DC
Joined July 2010
Thanks to our collaboration with law enforcement partners, a man who impersonated federal officers has been sentenced to over 2 years in prison: Congrats to our Cyber Crimes Division and Western Field Office!
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How well is NASA protecting its data and information systems? Follow us as we begin our annual evaluation of the Agency’s information security program to assess its maturity. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in summer 2025:
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Today we celebrate #MLKDay, a National Day of Service. In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, we will continue to serve with integrity, innovation, resilience, and excellence.
“If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired by his words, we push the boundaries of exploration, moving forward for the benefit of humanity.
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Is NASA fully prepared for future space exploration? Follow us as we assess the sustainment efforts and facility upgrades shaping NASA’s launch infrastructure. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued by winter 2026:
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Join our NASA OIG family! We are accepting applications for two job openings: ☑️ Supervisory Criminal Investigator: ☑️ Criminal Investigator: Apply now to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in an exceptional work environment.
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During 2024, we identified and held accountable those who deliberately attempted to undermine the integrity of NASA programs and grant funding. See our work and impact:
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This year, our special agents fought against COVID-19 fraud. Our collaborations with the @COVID_Oversight Fraud Task Force resulted in the successful prosecutions of individuals who fraudulently obtained unemployment and COVID-19 benefits. Read about these cases: ☑️ ☑️
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Our Office of Investigations continues to safeguard NASA from increasingly complex and evolving threats. In 2024, our agents made significant contributions to preventing cybersecurity fraud. See our efforts: ☑️ ☑️
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Launching its way to the top as our most-viewed report in 2024 is our audit on NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2. In addition to the initial mobile launcher, NASA plans to develop a second ground structure at Kennedy Space Center to support larger variants of the Space Launch System. See why we performed this audit:
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Landing the distinction of our 2nd most-viewed audit this year is our report on the Space Launch System Block 1B, the super heavy-lift rocket intended to transport astronauts and cargo to the Moon. We examined NASA’s management of this project, focusing on the Exploration Upper Stage:
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Our team of agents, forensic analysts, and technical investigators is committed to safeguarding taxpayer funds intended for federal research and development programs. As a result of our work with @USAO_DE, the University of Delaware has agreed to pay over $700,000 to resolve civil allegations that it failed to disclose a professor’s affiliations and support from China. Read more:
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As we approach 2025, we’re counting down the 3 most high-profile audits that sparked interest and ignited curiosity in 2024. Coming in at #3 is our assessment of the Mars Sample Return Program. We recommended that, before advancing this project, NASA stabilize key elements involved in collecting samples from the Red Planet:
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ICYMI: We identified the three most critical challenges facing NASA in our 2024 Top Management and Performance Challenges Report:
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We salute the selfless contributions of 33 employees from the federal oversight community, whose efforts will foster well-trained and highly skilled auditors for years to come. Watch this video to learn about the team’s Introductory Auditor Course, which recently earned an award from @Cigiegov.
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This is the story of a young man from a small town, whose love of science led to his dream job as a special agent at NASA OIG. #ExploreNASAOIG by visiting
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We are committed to holding wrongdoers accountable. Over the last 6 months, we obtained 14 indictments and informations, as well as six convictions and pleas, yielding over $10 million in recoveries:
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Today NASA announced it is now targeting April 2026 to launch #Artemis II. Earlier this year, we assessed the Agency’s readiness for this mission, which will return humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than 50 years:
After investigating how the @NASA_Orion spacecraft’s heat shield fared during the Artemis I mission to the Moon, we are confidently preparing for Artemis II with the heat shield already attached to the capsule. #Artemis II is now targeted for April 2026.
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ICYMI: To ensure astronaut safety and scientific progress, how will NASA maintain the International Space Station while preparing to retire the research facility in 2031? Read our recent audit report to learn more:
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We’ve been busy! Over the last 6 months, we issued 15 reports, made 40 recommendations to NASA, questioned nearly $3M in costs, and identified more than $12M in potential monetary savings:
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