What happened
NASA reported on August 28, 2026, that its Payment Management System (PMS) is experiencing issues affecting the generation of Federal Financial Reports (FFR). The agency stated that impacted grant recipients will not be considered noncompliant. NASA is working with PMS to resolve the issue, and updates will be posted on its grants page.
Why it matters
The PMS issue could delay financial reporting for NASA grant recipients, but the waiver protects them from compliance penalties. The duration of the problem is unknown, and recipients are advised to monitor NASA's grants page for updates.