Summary
A 41-year-old information technology technician was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from a history of financial irresponsibility and the deliberate falsification of his security clearance application.
The applicant failed to disclose a $6,981 IRS lien from November 2003 and an unpaid $1,018 judgment from May 2004. He also omitted other debts over 180 days delinquent, current debts over 90 days delinquent, and a judgment for medical services totaling $1,113. Additional undisclosed financial issues included past due state income taxes for 2000 and 2001 totaling $2,515, a small dollar loan, a wireless account, three credit card accounts opened between 2000 and 2004, a 2002 car purchase, and unpaid property taxes on his car.
Despite some efforts to address his debts, the applicant had nine delinquent accounts totaling approximately $21,315 at the time of the hearing. The denial was based on his long history of failing to meet financial obligations dating back to 1999 and his deliberate falsification of information on his security clearance application.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a long history of failing to meet financial obligations dating back to 1999.
- As of the hearing, the applicant had nine delinquent accounts totaling approximately $21,315.
- The applicant deliberately falsified information on his security clearance application, failing to disclose significant debts and judgments.
Conditions Referenced
- FC DC ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- FC DC ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- PC DC ¶ 16appliedDeliberate Omission of Relevant Information
- FC MC ¶ 20(b)rejectedConditions Largely Beyond the Person's ControlWhile some financial issues were beyond the applicant's control, he failed to act responsibly under the circumstances.
- FC MC ¶ 20(d)rejectedGood-faith Effort to Repay Overdue CreditorsThe applicant's last-minute efforts did not constitute full good-faith efforts to repay creditors.
Key Rule Quoted
“The purpose of a security clearance decision is to determine whether it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue an applicant’s eligibility for access to classified information.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJan 11, 2007
- Answer filedJan 30, 2007
- Hearing heldMar 7, 2007Applicant testified pro se.
- Decision dateApr 17, 2007
Cite For
- Denial Based on a History of Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Deliberate Falsification of Information on a Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Rehabilitation or Control Over Debts