Summary
A 42-year-old Customer Service Manager for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from a history of providing false information on a resume, submitting questionable expense reports, and seeking help for a lying problem. The judge concluded that the applicant lacked the good judgment and reliability required for security clearance holders.
Specifically, the applicant deliberately omitted, concealed, or falsified material facts on a personnel security questionnaire or similar form. In September 1999, the applicant was suspended without pay for five days by his employer for submitting expense reports that inappropriately and unethically included charges for several rounds of golf. The applicant also had a history of financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1983 and again in November 1999, listing total liabilities of $264,592.78.
The second bankruptcy was attributed to extensive credit card bills accumulated for food, lodging, and incidentals while traveling on defense contractor business. The applicant's history of failing to satisfy financial obligations and significant financial difficulties, coupled with the false information on his resume and questionable expense reports, led to the denial.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant provided false, material information on a resume.
- The applicant submitted questionable expense reports that included unauthorized charges.
- The applicant's history of lying raised concerns about his judgment and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A6.1.2.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations.
- E2.A5.1.2.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire, Personal History Statement, or Similar Form Used to Conduct Investigations, Determine Employment Qualifications, Award Benefits or Status, Determine Security Clearance Eligibility or Trustworthiness, or Award Fiduciary Responsibilities.
Key Rule Quoted
“An individual with a history of intentionally falsifying material facts about his background, or of submitting inappropriate and unethical expense reports, or who has such a problem with lying that he felt the need to seek professional help to deal with it, has an extremely heavy burden to prove that he nonetheless possesses the good judgment, reliability and trustworthiness required of security clearance holders.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 19, 2002
- Answer filedJun 25, 2002
- Hearing held—Case determined on written record.
- Decision dateJun 4, 2003
Cite For
- Denial Based on Falsification of Information Under Guideline E
- Denial Due to Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Credibility Issues Related to Personal Conduct and Financial Management.