NCJ Number
80557
Date Published
1979
Length
65 pages
Annotation
This is the first 6-month report of the Inspector General's Office at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which prior to October 1978 did not include a position of inspector general and whose nomination at this report's publication was pending before appropriate Senate committees.
Abstract
Reported are actions taken under temporary leadership. They concern steps to prevent and detect fraud, abuse, and error through heightened awareness and channels for complaints or information from employees to the inspector general. Audit activities are presented in terms of audit policy, planning, reporting, and performance. Highlighted are significant findings and recommendations from both internal audits and contractor audits. The report also summarizes advice, assistance, and special reviews for management. Investigation activities are explained through a summary of problems, referrals to prosecutive authorities, and resulting prosecutions and convictions. Other initiatives of the Office of Inspector General are listed. Appended is information on NASA organization and installations, organization of the Inspector General's Office, and completed audit reports. Graphic illustrations are provided.