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NASA’s Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Submitting OIG: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Report Description: 
The Geospatial Data Act seeks to foster efficient, government-wide management of geospatial data—information identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on Earth. As required by the Act, we audited NASA’s collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data.
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
IG-23-001
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
4
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PDF icon IG-23-001.pdf2.15 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
The role of the SAOGI is strategically positioned within the Agency to have responsibility, accountability, and authority needed to meet GDA-assigned agency responsibilities.
2 Open No
Roles and responsibilities of the SAOGI and other key stakeholders are defined in both the Geospatial Data Strategy and its implementation plan.
3 Open No
The implementation plan for the Geospatial Data Strategy contains detailed action items and milestones, including those for developing a complete and accurate inventory of the Agency’s geospatial data.
4 Open No
Continued coordination with NARA to establish the appropriate level of scientific data for inclusion in NARA-approved records schedules.
Displaying 4 of 4 Recommendations