Summary
The applicant, a 44-year-old HVAC Technician employed by a defense contractor, sought a security clearance but was denied due to financial irresponsibility and personal conduct issues. The applicant admitted to significant financial debts totaling approximately $20,633 and failed to provide evidence of resolving these debts. Additionally, he provided false information on his security clearance application regarding his financial history and a prior criminal conviction for Illegal Processing of Drug Documents.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: A state tax lien was entered against him in August 2012, in the approximate amount of $605 (1.b). A state tax lien was entered against him in June 2012, in the approximate amount of $211 (1.c). a judgment filed against him in August 2009, in the approximate amount of $4,602 (1.d). a judgment filed against him in March 2009, in the approximate amount of $3,580 (1.e). a charged-off auto account in the amount of $7,427 (1.f). a charged-off account in the approximate amount of $450 (1.g). a charged-off account in the approximate amount of $431 (1.h). a collection account in the approximate amount of $1,446 (1.i). a collection account in the approximate amount of $1,177 (1.j). a collection account in the amount of $603 (1.k). a collection account in the approximate amount of $101 (1.l).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions 19.(a), 19.(c), 16.(a), 16.(b). The decision turned on the following: The applicant failed to demonstrate financial responsibility and did not provide evidence of resolving outstanding debts; The applicant provided false information on his security clearance application regarding his financial status and criminal history.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to demonstrate financial responsibility and did not provide evidence of resolving outstanding debts.
- The applicant provided false information on his security clearance application regarding his financial status and criminal history.
Conditions Referenced
- 19.(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- 19.(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- 16.(a)appliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- 16.(b)appliedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
Key Rule Quoted
“The adjudicative process is an examination of a sufficient period of a person’s life to make an affirmative determination that the person is an acceptable security risk.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 12, 2014
- Answer filedUncertain
- Hearing heldN/ADetermined on a written record
- Decision dateFeb 9, 2015
Cite For
- Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- False Statements on Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Lack of Evidence for Financial Rehabilitation