Summary
The applicant, a 21-year-old seeking a Public Trust Position, was denied eligibility due to 13 past due accounts totaling approximately $24,000 and falsification of material on his security questionnaire. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate the financial and personal conduct security concerns, leading to a denial of access to sensitive information.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant failed to list his delinquent debts on his SF 85P (2.a). Applicant owes $357 on a telephone account which has been charged off (1.a). Applicant owes $2,431 on a telephone company debt (1.b). Applicant owes $887 on a credit card debt (1.c). Applicant owes $321 on a chain store debt (1.d). Applicant owes $410 on a credit card debt (1.e). Applicant owes $9,757 on an auto loan (1.f). Applicant owes $767 on an account which he denies recognizing (1.g). Applicant owes $754 on a credit card account (1.h). Applicant owes $717 on a bank debt (1.i). Applicant owes $1,750 on a student loan (1.j). Applicant owes $2,821 on a student loan (1.k). Applicant owes $2,939 on a student loan (1.l).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c), AG ¶ 16(a), AG ¶ 16(b). The decision turned on the following: Applicant has 13 past due accounts totaling approximately $24,000, none of which have been paid or arranged for payment; Applicant falsified material on his SF 85P by failing to disclose delinquent debts, raising concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has 13 past due accounts totaling approximately $24,000, none of which have been paid or arranged for payment.
- Applicant falsified material on his SF 85P by failing to disclose delinquent debts, raising concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 16(b)raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
Key Rule Quoted
“A person who seeks access to sensitive information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 26, 2008
- Answer filedSep 19, 2008
- Hearing held—Applicant elected to have the matter decided without a hearing.
- Decision dateMar 3, 2009
Cite For
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Considerations Under Guideline F
- Falsification of Information on Security Questionnaires Under Guideline E
- Impact of Financial Irresponsibility on Trustworthiness Assessments