Summary
A 56-year-old federal contractor was denied a security clearance under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to unmitigated financial concerns. The Statement of Reasons alleged that the applicant failed to file federal and state income tax returns for both 2015 and 2016. Additionally, the applicant had delinquent debts amounting to approximately $38,900.
The administrative judge identified several disqualifying conditions, specifically citing the applicant's failure to file the required tax returns for 2015 and 2016, as well as the presence of the $38,900 in delinquent debts.
Ultimately, the clearance was denied because the applicant did not present a specific plan to resolve these financial issues, indicating a lack of mitigation for the identified concerns.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to file required tax returns for 2015 and 2016.
- The applicant has delinquent debts totaling approximately $38,900.
- The applicant did not provide a specific plan to resolve his financial issues.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(f)appliedFailure to File or Fraudulently Filing Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Returns or Failure to Pay Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax as Required
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 15, 2019
- Answer filed—Applicant elected to have his case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—Decision based on written record.
- Decision dateSep 10, 2019
Cite For
- Failure to File Tax Returns as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline F
- Financial Irresponsibility Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility
- Lack of a Good-faith Effort to Resolve Financial Issues as a Basis for Denial