NASA Office of Inspector General

This National Police Week, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve our communities. Our Office of Investigations is proud to work alongside federal and local law enforcement partners every day to hold wrongdoers accountable.

Michael Moussalli is in the business of space exploration. As a Program Analyst, he helps manage the budgets for NASA payloads flying on commercial rockets. Learn how his OIG data analytics internship launched his full-time career: go.nasa.gov/4nlgcLI

Get our latest insights delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up to receive email alerts about our upcoming audits on the Commercial Crew Program, space communications, launch infrastructure, export controls, mission termination procedures, and more: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/x2uIcln

Each year, we work with an independent public accounting firm to audit NASA’s financial statements—ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with federal regulations. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in fall 2026: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

Returning to the Moon requires robust, reliable space communications. We will examine whether NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program is prepared for the Artemis campaign. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in summer 2027: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

While many businesses struggled during the pandemic, three family members from West Virginia stole over $4 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Thanks to our collaboration with law enforcement partners, Ross Jay Bailey was sentenced for his crimes: go.nasa.gov/4tAd9kV

Are you a skilled technical editor? Join our Office of Audits to transform complex audit findings into clear, compelling reports for Congress and taxpayers. This GS-12 position closes on April 30: usajobs.gov/job/866313100

When a Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to access sensitive NASA aerospace software, our cyber investigators tracked him down and exposed his ruse. Read how we investigate export control violations to protect national security: go.nasa.gov/48SPCmX

There’s no place like home 🌎 Happy Earth Day.

After nearly two decades, NASA's next-generation spacesuits remain incomplete. Today, the Agency continues to face delays and is reliant on Axiom Space to develop both the Artemis lunar suits and updated ISS suits. Read our new report to learn more: go.nasa.gov/4cGjdRT

What happens when a NASA mission gets canceled before launch? Our upcoming audit will examine how the Agency manages the impacts to people, partnerships, and developed hardware. ☑️ Sign up to receive the audit when it’s issued in winter 2026/27: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

How does NASA manage funds for its cafeterias, gift shops, and other employee morale initiatives? We reviewed the financial statement audits of 11 Agency Exchanges from fiscal year 2024—identifying quality deficiencies in five of the reports: go.nasa.gov/4tPqHc3

NASA sees Earth like no one else. We're initiating our biennial audit to ensure the Agency manages its geospatial data efficiently and responsibly. ☑️ Sign up to receive the report when it’s issued in fall 2026: go.nasa.gov/4h3h82P

Your next mission starts here. We’re hiring criminal investigators at Marshall Space Flight Center to examine allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse that span from Earth to space. Apply before the April 16 deadline: usajobs.gov/job/864610800

A Pennsylvania man and his co-defendant pleaded guilty to stealing at least 375 identities, which they used to pocket $2.5M in pandemic unemployment funds. Read how we investigated this case with our federal partners: go.nasa.gov/4c7JgCh

Welcome home Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy! 🫶 The Artemis II astronauts have splashed down at 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11), bringing their historic 10-day mission around the Moon to an end.

Liftoff. The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.

The former owner of a West Virginia trucking company has admitted to stealing nearly $300K in government COVID-19 loans meant for struggling businesses. Learn how we collaborated with the @COVID_Oversight Fraud Task Force to protect taxpayer dollars: go.nasa.gov/4uRXSNE

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