Management Systems is a key management component used to ensure that processes are in place so that NASA programs achieve their intended results; resources are used consistent with NASA's mission; programs and resources are protected from waste; fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; activities are in compliance with laws and regulations; reliable information is maintained, reported, and used for decision making; and internal NASA directives are implemented and followed to guide the business process of the Agency.

Through functional leadership in policy development, facilitation, oversight, integration, tracking, and reporting, we have evolved to an Agencywide virtual team. The virtual team provides a synergistic approach for evaluating and measuring the adequacy of management control systems, ensuring that timely corrective action is taken by Agency managers to strengthen management controls and implement agreed-to audit recommendations; providing effective support for the General Accounting Office and Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit and inspection activity; interpreting, monitoring, tracking, and reporting on internal NASA directives; and integrating accountability, audit, and internal NASA directives activities with strategic planning and other management requirements.

NASA's management assessment processes enable the Agency to meet external requirements in an effective and efficient manner and to maintain public trust in NASA by facilitating internal understanding and compliance with applicable directions, policies, statutes, and regulations. Innovative automated systems, customer participation, and sharing best practices are strategies necessary to balance functional performance with mission needs.

Technology and communication are key components to leveraging limited resources and providing timely, accurate, and relevant information so that customers can make informed decisions.