Summary
The applicant, a 49-year-old administrative specialist for a DOD contractor, faced security concerns under Guideline F due to financial issues, including delinquent debts. The applicant demonstrated resolution of these financial issues, with all delinquent debts either paid or in established payment plans, leading to a granted security clearance.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: SOR ¶ 1.a alleges delinquent child support for $10,919 (1.a). SOR ¶¶ 1.b and 1.c allege delinquent student loan debts for $4,583 and $3,706 (1.b). SOR ¶¶ 1.b and 1.c allege delinquent student loan debts for $4,583 and $3,706 (1.c). SOR ¶¶ 1.d and 1.f allege two delinquent medical debts for $537 and $70 (1.d). SOR ¶¶ 1.d and 1.f allege two delinquent medical debts for $537 and $70 (1.f). SOR ¶ 1.e alleges three delinquent telecommunications debts for $362, $159, and $145 (1.e). SOR ¶ 1.i alleges three delinquent telecommunications debts for $362, $159, and $145 (1.i). SOR ¶ 1.j alleges three delinquent telecommunications debts for $362, $159, and $145 (1.j). SOR ¶ 1.g alleges a judgment against Applicant for $15,155 (1.g). SOR ¶ 1.h alleges a delinquent debt for $241 (1.h). SOR ¶ 1.k alleges Applicant owes delinquent federal income taxes for $73,487 for tax years 2006 to 2012 (1.k).
The judge granted the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(b), AG ¶ 19(c), AG ¶ 19(f). The judge applied mitigating conditions AG ¶ 20(a), AG ¶ 20(d), AG ¶ 20(g). The decision turned on the following: The applicant provided evidence of resolution of financial issues, including paying off delinquent debts and establishing payment plans; The applicant's child support debt was paid, and he has made consistent payments on other debts; The applicant's financial situation showed improvement, with no negative entries on his credit report at the time of the decision.
Why the Applicant Prevailed
- The applicant provided evidence of resolution of financial issues, including paying off delinquent debts and establishing payment plans.
- The applicant's child support debt was paid, and he has made consistent payments on other debts.
- The applicant's financial situation showed improvement, with no negative entries on his credit report at the time of the decision.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(b)raisedUnwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(f)raisedFailure to File or Fraudulently Filing Tax Returns
- AG ¶ 20(a)appliedBehavior Happened Long Ago or Infrequent
- AG ¶ 20(d)appliedGood-faith Effort to Repay Debts
- AG ¶ 20(g)appliedArrangements with Tax Authority
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 29, 2016
- Answer filedApr 19, 2016
- Hearing heldMay 9, 2017Applicant waived right to 15 days notice.
- Decision dateAug 16, 2017
Cite For
- Mitigation of Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Good-faith Efforts in Resolving Debts
- Evaluation of Financial Responsibility in Security Clearance Cases