Summary
A 59-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailed multiple financial allegations, including admitted debts of $305, $1,405, $327, and $1,629. Additional alleged debts included $9,424, $2,353, $2,055, and two judgments of $623 each.
While the applicant took steps to resolve some of these financial obligations, mitigating conditions under Guideline F were applied. However, the adjudicator found that the applicant intentionally falsified her security clearance application (SF 86) by failing to disclose delinquent debts. This intentional misrepresentation raised significant concerns under Guideline E.
Furthermore, the applicant's employment history included workplace reprimands, indicating a pattern of questionable judgment and non-compliance with rules and regulations. Despite some financial mitigation, the intentional falsification of the SF 86, combined with past workplace conduct, led to the denial of the applicant's security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant intentionally falsified her SF 86 by failing to report delinquent debts.
- The applicant's workplace conduct demonstrated questionable judgment and a lack of compliance with rules and regulations.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.aappliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- E2.dappliedCredible Adverse Information That Raises Questions About Reliability
- F1.araisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F1.craisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- F2.aappliedBehavior Happened so Long Ago or Was Infrequent
- F2.dappliedGood-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors
- E3.arejectedPrompt, Good-faith Efforts to Correct the OmissionThe judge found the applicant's claims of unintentional omission to be false.
- E3.crejectedOffense Is Minor or Unlikely to RecurThe judge determined that the falsification was intentional and not minor.
Key Rule Quoted
“A person who seeks access to classified information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedOct 25, 2015
- Answer filedNov 13, 2015Applicant elected to proceed without a hearing.
- Hearing held—Case decided on written record.
- Decision dateMar 22, 2016
Cite For
- Intentional Falsification of Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Mitigation of Financial Concerns Under Guideline F
- Impact of Workplace Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline E