Keith’s note: NASA OIG just issued 2026 Report on NASA’s Top Management and Performance Challenges. Oh yes they have made it impossible to copy what the report says. Challenges: 1: Establishing a Human Presence on the Moon; 2: Managing a Robust U.S. Presence in Low Earth Orbit; 3: Improving Management of Major Programs and Projects; 4: Managing Cybersecurity Risks and Emerging Technology; 5: Sustaining Mission Critical Capabilities and Support Services.
OIG To NASA: Watch Your Commercial Contracts – Analysis by Marc Boucher, NASAWatch
“The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified five top management and performance challenges facing the agency, which it says will underpin its oversight work in the year ahead. The OIG announced its 2026 Top Management and Performance Challenges Report on Nov. 12.”
NASA Inspector General Nominee Steinau Pledges Aggressive Oversight, NASAWatch
“Robert H. Steinau, nominated to be NASA’s inspector general, told the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday he would pursue aggressive oversight and independent reviews of agency programs as NASA works to return to the Moon.”
