NASA’s Earth System Science Pathfinder Program

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Date Issued

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Submitting OIG

National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG

Other Participating OIGs

National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Report Number

IG-23-018

Report Description

NASA established this program nearly 30 years ago to spur new science and solutions for meeting the challenges of climate change. While the program provides opportunities to advance Earth science research, a sharper focus on solutions that benefit society would serve an even greater good.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Additional Details

https://oig.nasa.gov/docs/IG-23-018.pdf

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2	No	$0	$0
Reexamine its selection process to ensure PIs or their team have sufficient experience, including project management, and the ability to dedicate necessary resources to effectively manage ESSP projects.
7	No	$0	$0
Develop a formal and clear guidance on the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the inclusion of applications within Earth Venture Class projects.
8	No	$0	$0
Develop a methodology for funding applications in Earth Venture Class projects.