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ISCR Case No. 10-01261.h1
DeniedDecided Jan 31, 2011 · Administrative Judge Shari Dam · Hearing
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Summary
The applicant, a pro se individual, faced security clearance denial under Guideline F due to financial considerations. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to resolve significant financial delinquencies and lack of evidence demonstrating responsible financial management. Ultimately, the judge found that the applicant did not meet the burden of proof to mitigate the financial concerns raised.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant had unresolved financial delinquencies.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of responsible financial management.
Conditions referenced
Disqualifying
- F1 Inability or unwillingness to satisfy debtsraised
- F3 Failure to file or pay federal, state, or local taxesraised
Procedural posture
- SOR issued
- July 8, 2010
- Answer filed
- August 9, 2010 Requested decision on written record
- Hearing held
- No hearing; decided on written record
- Decision date
- January 31, 2011
Cite for
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Financial Issues
- Importance of Demonstrating Responsible Financial Management
- Impact of Financial Delinquencies on Security Clearance Eligibility
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
In the matter of: ) ) ) ISCR Case: 10-01261 ) ) Applicant for Security Clearance )
Appearances
For Government: Greg C. Cervi, Esquire, Department Counsel For Applicant: Pro se
January 31, 2011 ______________
Decision
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DAM, Shari, Administrative Judge:
Based upon a review of the record evidence, eligibility for access to classified information is denied.
On November 2, 2009, Applicant submitted an Electronic Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF 86). On July 8, 2010, the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) issued Applicant a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The action was taken under Executive Order 10865, Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry (February 20, 1960), as amended; Department of Defense Directive 5220.6, Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program (January 2, 1992), as amended (Directive); and the adjudicative guidelines effective within the Department of Defense for SORs issued after September 1, 2006.
Applicant answered the SOR on August 9, 2010, and requested that the case be decided on the written record in lieu of a hearing. On September 23, 2010, Department Counsel prepared a File of Relevant Material (FORM) containing 11 Items and mailed