NASA Office of Inspector General

Now's your chance to be a cybercrime sleuth! Join our Cyber Crimes Division and defend NASA’s critical information systems from cyber threats. This GS-1811 position is at Johnson Space Center, and the application deadline is 3/23. Don't wait—apply today: usajobs.gov/job/861538800

NASA has partnered with SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop lunar landers for Artemis missions. Our new audit examined the Agency’s management of these contracts and made recommendations to improve government spending and enhance crew safety and survival: go.nasa.gov/3OWtP6V

This #SlamTheScam Day, learn how to protect yourself from government imposter scams! Government agencies—including NASA—will never pressure you into sending money or sharing personal information. Stay alert and report suspected scams to our hotline: oig.nasa.gov/hotline

Join our Office of Audits as a management analyst! You’ll ensure accountability and strengthen NASA programs that push the boundaries of knowledge here on Earth and beyond. GS-11/12 positions are available at multiple NASA centers. Apply by March 11: usajobs.gov/job/859592800

We’re hiring criminal investigators! Join the elite team that protects America’s space program from fraud, waste, and abuse. GS-1811 positions are available at Johnson Space Center: usajobs.gov/job/859682700 And JPL: usajobs.gov/job/859688200 Apply by March 11.

Dennis Bruce orchestrated a complex bankruptcy fraud scheme—deceiving NASA by hiding business ownership and concealing assets while attempting to discharge over $30M in liabilities. We teamed up with @USAO_NDIA to hold him accountable: go.nasa.gov/4rR84Uy

Don’t miss the chance to intern with our data analytics team this summer! The application deadline is this Friday.

Caleb Yankee is a digital detective who tracks foreign adversaries by tracing the data trails they leave behind. After 4 years in the Army, he joined NASA OIG as a SkillBridge Fellow, spurring his newfound interest in the field of geospatial intelligence: go.nasa.gov/4kTpuNN

📣Calling recent grads, undergrads, and grad students: We’re seeking data analytics interns for Summer 2026! You’ll build advanced audit and investigative tools, develop automated solutions, and deliver insights that safeguard NASA. ⏰Apply by Feb. 27: go.nasa.gov/4rp8Gkb

Export control laws restrict the transfer of sensitive technology and data to foreign entities. In this upcoming audit, we'll assess NASA’s export practices. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in fall 2026: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

It's time for our annual evaluation of NASA's information security program. Stay tuned as we examine how well the Agency is safeguarding critical data and managing cyber risks. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in fall 2026: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

A Texas university is paying nearly $130,000 to resolve allegations regarding a professor’s ties to China on a NASA-funded cooperative agreement. We conducted the investigation in collaboration with @USAO_SDTX: go.nasa.gov/3Mjp6LA

Your tax dollars are our priority. We’ve begun our annual audit of NASA's compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act, which safeguards against improper federal payments. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in summer 2026: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

Since 2017, NASA has been working to streamline the critical support services that enable bold missions on Earth and beyond. However, our new report found that this initiative remains incomplete and lacks metrics to measure success: go.nasa.gov/4k0jDFP

A school consultant steered contracts worth millions to vendors in exchange for a secret share of the profits. We helped @FccOig and @EDNYnews uncover this kickback conspiracy: go.nasa.gov/3Nz37QZ

Today, we honor those who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. We celebrate their lives, bravery, and contributions to human spaceflight.

For the 15th consecutive year, NASA has received a “clean” opinion on its fiscal year (FY) financial statements. Explore the FY25 audit, which was performed by an independent public accounting firm: go.nasa.gov/4a3WttN

What issues could hinder NASA's mission success? We’ve identified the 5 most critical challenges facing the Agency—including returning humans to the Moon, managing cybersecurity risks, and more: go.nasa.gov/4k1bH7r

Our latest report to Congress details how we’re improving efficiency at NASA and combatting foreign influence: go.nasa.gov/4bigIWT Stay tuned this year as we evaluate human landing systems, launch infrastructure, next-gen spacesuits, and the Commercial Crew Program.

This woman’s fake businesses had real consequences. Thanks to our work with the @COVID_Oversight Fraud Task Force, Tanisha Wooding has been sentenced to prison for stealing over $91,000 in government COVID-19 loans meant for struggling businesses: go.nasa.gov/49gvv2O