Summary
The applicant, a 57-year-old engineer, faced security clearance denial under Guideline F due to unresolved financial issues, including multiple delinquent debts and tax liens. The judge found insufficient evidence of the applicant's efforts to mitigate these financial concerns, leading to the conclusion that the applicant did not demonstrate the reliability and trustworthiness required for access to classified information.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: SOR ¶ 1.a alleges a charged-off bank debt for $40,413 (1.a). SOR ¶¶ 1.b, 1.c, and 1.d allege three delinquent medical debts for $4,290, $1,286, and $446 (1.b). SOR ¶¶ 1.b, 1.c, and 1.d allege three delinquent medical debts for $4,290, $1,286, and $446 (1.c). SOR ¶¶ 1.b, 1.c, and 1.d allege three delinquent medical debts for $4,290, $1,286, and $446 (1.d). SOR ¶¶ 1.e and 1.f allege tax liens filed in November 2012 for $15,000 and in March 2012 for $6,630 (1.e). SOR ¶¶ 1.e and 1.f allege tax liens filed in November 2012 for $15,000 and in March 2012 for $6,630 (1.f). SOR ¶ 1.g, 1.h, 1.i, and 1.j allege judgments filed in July 2015 for $2,965, in July 2011 for $756, in February 2009 for $9,331; and in September 2008 for $2,245 (1.g). SOR ¶ 1.g, 1.h, 1.i, and 1.j allege judgments filed in July 2015 for $2,965, in July 2011 for $756, in February 2009 for $9,331; and in September 2008 for $2,245 (1.h). SOR ¶ 1.g, 1.h, 1.i, and 1.j allege judgments filed in July 2015 for $2,965, in July 2011 for $756, in February 2009 for $9,331; and in September 2008 for $2,245 (1.i). SOR ¶ 1.g, 1.h, 1.i, and 1.j allege judgments filed in July 2015 for $2,965, in July 2011 for $756, in February 2009 for $9,331; and in September 2008 for $2,245 (1.j). SOR ¶ 1.k alleges a telecommunications debt for $222 (1.k). SOR ¶ 1.l alleges Applicant failed to file his income tax return for at least tax year 2010 (1.l).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(b), AG ¶ 19(c), AG ¶ 19(f). The decision turned on the following: The applicant provided insufficient evidence of resolution of his financial issues; The applicant did not submit corroborating documentation to support claims of financial stability or resolution of debts; The applicant failed to file tax returns for multiple years, indicating a lack of compliance with financial obligations.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant provided insufficient evidence of resolution of his financial issues.
- The applicant did not submit corroborating documentation to support claims of financial stability or resolution of debts.
- The applicant failed to file tax returns for multiple years, indicating a lack of compliance with financial obligations.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(b)raisedUnwillingness to Satisfy Debts Regardless of the Ability to Do So
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(f)raisedFailure 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 issuedSep 1, 2016
- Answer filedSep 28, 2016Applicant did not request a hearing.
- Hearing held—
- Decision dateOct 12, 2017
Cite For
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Resolution Under Guideline F
- Failure to File Tax Returns as a Disqualifying Factor
- Lack of Corroborating Documentation in Financial Matters