Audit of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)

To determine (1)爓hether non-NASA users of TDRSS provide proper reimbursement to NASA for services provided and evaluate how NASA is addressing the degradation in system capacity; (2)爓hether outside partners will share costs associated with system upgrades; and (3)爓hether NASA is effectively managing the TDRSS Project to accomplish near- and long-term objectives while meeting established milestones and controlling costs.

NASA抯 Management of the Space Shuttle Program抯 Planning Manifest and Retirement

To evaluate the management of the Space Shuttle Program抯 remaining flight manifest and retirement. Specifically, to determine (1)爓hether the Shuttle Program can safely meet the planned manifest established for International Space Station completion and also meet the required 2010 retirement date and (2)爓hether NASA has effectively planned for the post-2010 Space Shuttle decommissioning and retirement.

Human Space Flight Transition Plan

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency抯 implementation of the Human Space Flight Transition Plan, we will examine whether (1) NASA is meeting the Plan抯 milestones and metrics and (2) the incurred transition costs are consistent with estimates.

SAFETY

Review of NASA抯 Mishap Investigation and Reporting Program

To determine if NASA has effectively managed the Mishap Investigation and Reporting program. Specifically, we will determine whether selected Centers have reported all mishaps, incidents, and close calls as required by NASA policy; performed timely root cause analyses; implemented appropriate corrective action designed to prevent or preclude a recurrence in a timely manner; and recorded current, complete, consistent, and reliable information in the Agency抯 Incident Reporting Information System.

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACTING

FY�09 Omnibus Appropriations Act, Section 517(a), Contracts and Grants

To conduct audits in compliance with the FY�09 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which states that Inspectors General of several agencies, including NASA, �.�.�.爏hall conduct audits�.�.爋f grants or contracts for which funds are appropriated by this Act, and shall submit reports to Congress on the progress of such audits�.�.�..�

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Exchange and Morale Support Activities

To evaluate if the Agency is providing adequate oversight of its exchange and morale support activities. In addition, we will assess compliance with applicable Federal regulations and NASA policies and procedures.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

Internet Protocol Version 6 Transition and Security Controls of the NASA Integrated Services Network Backbone

To determine if NASA appropriately transitioned the NASA Integrated Services Network Backbone to Internet Protocol Version 6 and implemented adequate IT爏ecurity controls to safeguard and protect the network from unauthorized access, in accordance with OMB requirements.

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