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.
Our Work… by the Numbers (2009-2024)
Number of Audits Issued: 445
Funds Put to Better Use: over $750 million
Recommendations: over 1,800 to NASA
Indictments: over 450
Convictions: over 280
Suspensions and Debarments: over 300
Receivables and Recoveries: over $456 million
Inspector General
Vacant
Senior Official
Robert H. Steinau
offices
Audits (OA)
Investigations (OI)
Management (OM)
Counsel to the IG (OC)
Did you know?
We employ auditors, investigators, data analysts, attorneys, and support staff at Headquarters and nine NASA Centers throughout the country.
executive leadership
Brian Mullins, OA (Acting)
Frank LaRocca, OC
Mike Graham, OI (Acting)
Kate Sheehey, OM
NASA’s Management of the Dragonfly Mission: Audit Trailer
The Dragonfly rotorcraft will explore Saturn’s moon Titan, collecting data on the unique liquid environment and seeking signs that Titan could support life. As part of our objective oversight, we’re assessing this ambitious mission.
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Product Substitution
When a subcontractor attempted to supply fraudulent parts for NASA’s Space Launch System, our investigators and the justice system held him accountable. Read why product substitution cases like this one are a top priority for our office.
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Our Work. Our Impact.
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On the Hill
Explore Congressional testimonies from NASA's Office of Inspector General.
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Safeguarding NASA’s Assets
The Office of Investigations pursues allegations of cybercrime, fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct related to NASA’s programs, personnel, and resources.
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