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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFor the 13th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or \u201cclean,\u201d opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2023 financial statements.<\/p>\n
NASA\u2019s financial statements and budgetary reporting have received the highest possible audit opinion, certifying that it adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for federal agencies. These financial statements provide a comprehensive overview of the agency\u2019s financial activities and disclosures for fiscal years 2023 and 2022. The audit opinion reaffirms NASA\u2019s responsible stewardship of American tax dollars.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the 13th consecutive year, NASA continues to deliver an accurate and transparent report of our fiscal operations as we explore the unknown in air and space,\u201d said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. \u201cUnder the leadership of NASA\u2019s Chief Financial Officer Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA will continue to uphold the American public\u2019s trust in our goals and missions and ensure best financial reporting practices, which are critical to the agency\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the independent auditor\u2019s opinion, the Agency Financial Report<\/a> includes crucial supplementary information and preliminary top-level performance results, among other essential details.<\/p>\n \u201cNASA continues to uphold the highest standards for prudent financial management, data integrity, and reliable financial reporting,\u201d said NASA Chief Financial Officer Margaret Vo Schaus. \u201cOur Agency Financial Report provides valuable insights into NASA\u2019s financial performance as we further U.S. leadership in space and aeronautics; address the climate crisis; foster greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and drive economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n The 2023 Agency Financial Report accounts for the agency\u2019s mission and performance goals per its strategic plan and highlights the benefits it brings to all. The report details NASA\u2019s advancements in achieving its long-term priorities, such as the utilization of NASA\u2019s James Webb Space Telescope; advancing climate change research; securing America\u2019s position in space technology; and accomplishing the historic feat of landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon through the Artemis program, as a step towards human exploration of Mars.<\/p>\n For more information on NASA\u2019s budget, visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/budget<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Abbey Donaldson
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
abbey.a.donaldson@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\nShare<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n