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ISCR Case 23-01422

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Case Profile
Decision Date1/31/2024
Statusdenied
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Judge: Darlene Lokey Anderson
Government Counsel: Aubrey M. De Angelis
Case Summary
Applicant Darlene Anderson, a 61-year-old Quality Control employee, sought a security clearance in connection with her employment at a defense contractor. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) citing security concerns under Guideline E, Personal Conduct, primarily due to allegations of time card fraud. The SOR indicated that Anderson's actions raised questions about her reliability and trustworthiness, as she was accused of falsifying time records to claim payment for hours not worked, resulting in an overpayment of approximately $11,620.
During the proceedings, Anderson denied committing time card fraud but admitted to discrepancies in her time reporting. Evidence presented included company records and video footage showing that she had recorded hours she did not work. Anderson claimed that she had been reimbursing herself for expenses incurred on behalf of her colleagues, but she acknowledged that no authorization existed for her actions. The administrative judge found her testimony inconsistent and noted that her misconduct constituted a serious violation of company policies.
The administrative judge ruled against Anderson, concluding that the evidence supported the allegations of questionable judgment and lack of candor. The judge determined that none of the mitigating conditions applied, emphasizing that her actions were egregious and undermined the trust required for access to classified information. Consequently, the judge denied her application for a security clearance.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline EPersonal Conduct · Against Applicant
- Guideline FFinancial Considerations · Against Applicant
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 23-01422

deniedJan 31, 2024· Hon. Darlene Lokey Anderson· hearing

Summary

A 61-year-old Quality Control employee was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to serious misconduct involving time card fraud. The Statement of Reasons alleged questionable judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty, and an unwillingness to comply with rules, raising concerns about her reliability and trustworthiness to protect classified information.

The denial stemmed from the applicant's termination for time card fraud, where she falsely claimed approximately $11,620 for hours not worked. An investigation uncovered discrepancies between her reported hours and actual attendance, indicating intentional misconduct.

The judge concluded that the applicant's actions demonstrated a lack of judgment and reliability, as she falsified time records for significant financial gain. Her testimony also contained numerous inconsistencies, further undermining her credibility. Consequently, the judge determined she could not be trusted to protect classified information, leading to the denial of her security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

The applicant was terminated for time card fraud, having falsely claimed approximately $11,620 for hours not worked.
The investigation revealed discrepancies between the applicant's reported hours and actual attendance, indicating intentional misconduct.
The applicant's testimony contained numerous inconsistencies, undermining her credibility.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 15raisedPersonal Conduct
AG ¶ 16(d)appliedCredible Adverse Information
AG ¶ 16(f)appliedViolation of Written Commitment

Key Rule Quoted

“A security clearance is a privilege and not a right.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedAug 25, 2023
Answer filed—
Hearing heldJan 10, 2024
Decision dateJan 31, 2024

Cite For

Serious Misconduct Involving Time Card Fraud Under Guideline E
Lack of Judgment and Reliability Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility
Credibility Issues Affecting Applicant's Testimony

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline E (Personal Conduct) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: HearingDecided: denied

The judge found that the applicant engaged in conduct involving questionable judgment and dishonesty, specifically related to time card fraud, which raised significant concerns about her reliability and trustworthiness. As a result, the applicant was denied eligibility for access to classified information under Guideline E.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Conduct	Concealed Issue	Response	Disqualifying (¶16)	Mitigating applied (¶17)	Mitigation
1.a	Applicant engaged in conduct involving questionable judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty, or unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations, all of which raise questions about her reliability, trustworthiness, and ability to protect classified information.	Against Applicant	Pattern of Dishonesty or Rule Violations	—	Denied	—	—	—

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