ISCR Case 14-01688.h1

Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 14-01688.h1

deniedJan 8, 2015· Hon. Michael H. Leonard· hearing

Summary

This case concerns a 38-year-old employee of a health care contractor who sought eligibility for a public trust position, which was ultimately DENIED under Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailed multiple financial allegations. These included six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which the applicant disputed, citing continuous medical insurance coverage. Additionally, the SOR listed seven other collection accounts totaling $3,578, for five of which the applicant admitted responsibility. The applicant also disputed a $936 collection account, claiming no knowledge of its basis, and a $160 collection account for library fees, stating the books were returned.

Disqualifying conditions under Guideline F were raised, specifically AG ¶ 19(a) and AG ¶ 19(c). While several mitigating conditions were considered, including AG ¶ 20(a), AG ¶ 20(b), AG ¶ 20(c), AG ¶ 20(d), AG ¶ 20(e), and AG ¶ 20(f), they were not sufficient to overcome the concerns.

The denial was based on the applicant's history of unresolved financial problems, encompassing 13 delinquent accounts totaling approximately $6,316. The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to explain or mitigate these financial concerns, and her proposed plan to address the debts was deemed speculative and inadequate to demonstrate financial responsibility.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

The applicant has a history of unresolved financial problems, including 13 delinquent accounts totaling approximately $6,316.
The applicant did not present sufficient evidence to explain or mitigate the financial concerns raised in the SOR.
The applicant's plan to address her debts was deemed speculative and insufficient to demonstrate financial responsibility.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 19(a)appliedFinancial Considerations - Inability to Satisfy Debts
AG ¶ 19(c)appliedFinancial Considerations - Unwillingness to Abide by Rules and Regulations

Mitigating

AG ¶ 20(a)rejectedFinancial Considerations - the Behavior Was Not Recent or OngoingThe applicant's financial issues are ongoing and unresolved.
AG ¶ 20(b)rejectedFinancial Considerations - the Applicant Has a Reasonable Plan to Resolve DebtsThe applicant's plan to retain a law firm was speculative and lacked evidence of action.
AG ¶ 20(c)rejectedFinancial Considerations - the Applicant Has Made Efforts to Resolve DebtsThe applicant did not demonstrate any significant actions taken to resolve her debts.
AG ¶ 20(d)rejectedFinancial Considerations - the Debts Are Not SignificantWhile some debts were mitigated, the overall financial situation remained concerning.
AG ¶ 20(e)notedFinancial Considerations - the Applicant Has a Support System
AG ¶ 20(f)notedFinancial Considerations - the Applicant Has a History of Financial Stability

Key Rule Quoted

“Failure or inability to live within one’s means, satisfy debts, and meet financial obligations may indicate poor self-control, lack of judgment, or unwillingness to abide by rules and regulations, all of which can raise questions about an individual’s reliability, trustworthiness, and ability to protect sensitive information.”
— AG ¶ 18

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedAug 19, 2014
Answer filedSep 25, 2014
Hearing heldDec 10, 2014
Decision dateJan 8, 2015

Cite For

Ongoing Financial Difficulties Under Guideline F
Insufficient Evidence to Mitigate Financial Concerns
Speculative Plans to Resolve Debts Do Not Demonstrate Financial Responsibility

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¶	Allegation	Finding	Type	Response	Disqualifying (¶19)	Mitigating applied (¶20)	Mitigation
1.a	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.b	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.c	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.d	Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts. $3,578	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Admitted	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.e	Applicant disputes a $936 collection account, claiming she has no idea of the basis for that debt. $936	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.f	Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts. $3,578	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Admitted	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.g	Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts. $3,578	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Admitted	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.h	Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts. $3,578	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Admitted	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.i	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.j	Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts. $3,578	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Admitted	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.k	Applicant disputes a $160 collection account, claiming that she returned the books to a public library that were the basis for late fees or a fine due to overdue books. $160	Against Applicant	Unspecified Financial	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.l	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—
1.m	Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance. $2,738	For Applicant	Medical Debt	Denied	(a) inability to satisfy debts	—	—

Allegation

Finding

Type

Response

Disqualifying (¶19)

Mitigating applied (¶20)

Mitigation

1.a

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.b

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.c

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.d

Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts.

$3,578

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Admitted

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.e

Applicant disputes a $936 collection account, claiming she has no idea of the basis for that debt.

$936

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.f

Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts.

$3,578

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Admitted

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.g

Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts.

$3,578

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Admitted

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.h

Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts.

$3,578

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Admitted

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.i

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.j

Applicant has seven collection accounts totaling $3,578, of which she admits responsibility for five accounts.

$3,578

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Admitted

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.k

Applicant disputes a $160 collection account, claiming that she returned the books to a public library that were the basis for late fees or a fine due to overdue books.

$160

Against Applicant

Unspecified Financial

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.l

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

1.m

Applicant has six medical collection accounts totaling $2,738, which she disputes on the grounds that she has always had medical insurance.

$2,738

For Applicant

Medical Debt

Denied

(a) inability to satisfy debts

—

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Case Profile

Summary

Why the Applicant Was Denied

Conditions Referenced

Key Rule Quoted

Procedural Posture

Cite For

Full decision

DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

HEARING

APPEARANCES

STATEMENT OF CASE

FINDINGS OF FACT

DISCUSSION

FORMAL FINDINGS

CONCLUSION

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