NASA Office of Inspector General

Elevated IT privileges can pose security risks if not properly controlled. In our latest audit, we determined that NASA is safeguarding systems by effectively restricting which users get administrative rights to government computers: https://go.nasa.gov/42XPeQX

To achieve an enduring presence on the Moon, NASA is relying on commercial partners to develop landers for transporting technology and astronauts. Catch up on our work examining the Agency’s lunar payload services and Human Landing System contracts: https://go.nasa.gov/4wBRkn4

Michael Moussalli is in the business of space exploration. As a Program Analyst, he helps manage the budgets for NASA payloads flying on commercial rockets. Learn how his OIG data analytics internship launched his full-time career: https://go.nasa.gov/4nlgcLI

Each year, we work with an independent public accounting firm to audit NASA’s financial statements—ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with federal regulations.

☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in fall 2026: http://go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

Returning to the Moon requires robust, reliable space communications. We will examine whether NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program is prepared for the Artemis campaign.

☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in summer 2027: http://go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

While many businesses struggled during the pandemic, three family members from West Virginia stole over $4 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Thanks to our collaboration with law enforcement partners, Ross Jay Bailey was sentenced for his crimes: https://go.nasa.gov/4tAd9kV