Oct. 20, 2021

NSA OIG Releases Two Unclassified Reports Finding $3.6 Million Wasted on Constructing a Parking Garage That Was Never Used, and Questioning $227 Million in Cost-Reimbursement Contracts

National Security Agency (NSA) Inspector General Robert P. Storch released two unclassified versions of audit reports 2 October 2021 finding $3.6 million wasted on constructing a parking garage at NSA that was never used. A second report questioned approximately $227 million in charges arising from the agency’s use of cost-reimbursement contracts.

Aug. 10, 2021

Announcement of Review Related to Alleged NSA Targeting of a Member of the U.S. Media

The National Security Agency Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced that it is conducting a review related to recent allegations that the NSA improperly targeted the communications of a member of the U.S. news media.

Aug. 9, 2021

DoD IG and NSA IG Announce a Joint Evaluation of the National Security Agency’s Integration of Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD IG) and the National Security Agency Office of the Inspector General (NSA IG) will conduct a joint evaluation of the NSA’s integration of artificial intelligence into signals intelligence operations in accordance with DoD and Intelligence Community guidance for artificial intelligence. This evaluation was previously announced in August 2020 and has recently been re-announced in August 2021.

March 1, 2021

Beware of Telephone Scammers

Protect yourself from being taken advantage of with these simple tips.

Dec. 3, 2019

Nine OIG Employees Recognized at the 2019 CIGIE Award Ceremony

Nine current and former employees of the National Security Agency Office of Inspector General (OIG) were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in audits or evaluations at the annual ceremony of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. on 15 October 2019.

Nov. 26, 2019

ICIG and NSA IG Announce a Joint Review of Oversight at the Intelligence Community Advanced Campaign Cell

The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) and the National Security Agency Office of Inspector General recently announced that they will participate in a joint review of management and intelligence oversight at the Intelligence Community Advanced Campaign Cell.

Nov. 20, 2018

A Closer Look: Employee Profile

The NSA Office of the Inspector General Hotline is staffed by managers who review complaints and determine the appropriate courses of action. These professionals are indeed standing by, ready to assist you. Hotline Manager Crystal Farrar discusses what it’s like on the receiving end of the OIG Hotline – and what keeps her motivated on the job.

Oct. 26, 2018

NSA OIG’s Work Recognized at Annual IG Community Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON — The work of the NSA Office of the Inspector General (NSA OIG) was among that recognized at the 21st annual awards ceremony of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).

Oct. 1, 2018

A Welcome Message from the IG [Text-only Version]

Hello. I’m Rob Storch, and I’m honored to serve as the Inspector General at the National Security Agency. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to our office’s new, public website, which contains a lot of information about the OIG and its oversight activities.

Aug. 21, 2018

A Closer Look: Employee Profile

Kim Nelson is a senior investigator in NSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Her job is to probe and seek the truth – resolving allegations of waste, fraud, mismanagement, or other misconduct against Agency affiliates. By ensuring the integrity of Agency operations, the NSA OIG aims to make NSA better. This seasoned professional shares some of her thoughts on just why that is.