2021 Report on NASA’s Top Management and Performance Challenges
This annual report identifies the top management and performance challenges facing NASA in 2021.
NASA’s Management of the Artemis Missions
In this audit, we assessed the schedule and projected costs for the first several missions of the Artemis program and NASA's ambitious effort to return humans to the Moon and establish a long-term presence.
Evaluation of NASA’s Information Security Program under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
As required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), we reviewed the Agency’s information security program for fiscal year 2021 and reported the results to OMB.
Review of NASA’s Fiscal Year 2020 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act Submission
In this audit, we assessed the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and quality of the Agency's fiscal year 2020, fourth quarter data submission as well as the Agency's implementation and use of government-wide financial data standards.
NASA’s Construction of Facilities
NASA manages more than 5,000 buildings and structures, a $2.66 billion deferred maintenance backlog, and a $357 million annual facility construction budget. In this audit, we assessed whether NASA is effectively managing its facility construction efforts to modernize, consolidate, and repair its...
NASA’s Development of Next-Generation Spacesuits
In this audit, we examined NASA’s development of next-generation spacesuits for ISS and Artemis missions, specifically the extent to which the Agency is addressing cost, schedule, and performance challenges.
Review of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding
The NASA Office of Inspector General found the Agency appropriately managed those funds to meet congressional mandates as well as federal and Agency guidance.
NASA’s Management of USRA’s Cooperative Agreements
In this audit, we evaluated NASA’s management of cooperative agreements it had with Universities Space Research Association, specifically management and oversight of 21 active cooperative agreements valued at approximately $476 million.