Summary
The applicant, a 48-year-old long-haul truck driver, faced security clearance denial under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct) and F (Financial Considerations) due to numerous financial delinquencies and failure to file federal tax returns. The judge found that the applicant's financial irresponsibility and lack of candor during the security clearance process raised significant concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant falsified his SCA by failing to disclose his delinquent debts (2.a). Applicant falsified his SCA by failing to disclose that he had not filed his federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 and 2011 (2.b). failed to file his federal tax returns for tax years 2010 and 2011 as required (1.a). federal tax lien filed in 2011 for $4,569 (1.b). deficiency on vehicle repossession, charged off for $15,786 (1.c). utility bill, placed for collection of $265 (1.d). cable bill, placed for collection of $107 (1.e). tuition for commercial driver’s license training, placed for collection of $6,690 (1.f). bank overdraft, placed for collection of $457 (1.g). satellite television service, placed for collection of $269 (1.h). utility bill, placed for collection of $85 (1.i). utility bill, placed for collection of $250 (1.j). collection accounts for $157 (1.k). collection accounts for $76 (1.l).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c), AG ¶ 19(g), AG ¶ 16(a). The decision turned on the following: The applicant admitted to numerous financial delinquencies and failed to file federal tax returns for multiple years; The applicant's explanations for omissions on his security clearance application were deemed unconvincing and lacked supporting documentation; The applicant did not demonstrate a good-faith effort to resolve his financial issues or correct omissions in a timely manner.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to numerous financial delinquencies and failed to file federal tax returns for multiple years.
- The applicant's explanations for omissions on his security clearance application were deemed unconvincing and lacked supporting documentation.
- The applicant did not demonstrate a good-faith effort to resolve his financial issues or correct omissions in a timely manner.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(g)appliedFailure to File Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Returns as Required
- AG ¶ 16(a)appliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the AG.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 29, 2015
- Answer filedNov 4, 2015
- Hearing heldJun 6, 2016
- Decision dateAug 31, 2016
Cite For
- Denial Based on Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Failure to Provide Truthful Information on Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Lack of Supporting Documentation for Claims of Financial Resolution Efforts