Summary
A 39-year-old implementation coordinator for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from a history of delinquent debts totaling $30,432.00 and a failure to fully disclose these financial issues on her SF 86.
Specifically, the applicant failed to disclose 15 debts that were more than 180 days delinquent and 11 debts that were more than 90 days delinquent on her SF 86. While she had resolved many of these debts, including a $4,839.00 debt to a military department store, a $1,434.00 credit card debt, and a $3,064.00 loan company debt, her lack of candor was a primary concern.
The applicant also understated one debt by over $4,000.00 and misrepresented her payment history. Despite having paid off or settled numerous accounts, including those with various department stores, loan companies, and credit card providers, the government determined that she did not demonstrate the candor expected for a security clearance, leading to the denial.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to disclose 15 delinquent debts on her SF 86, which were all over 180 days delinquent.
- She understated one debt by over $4,000.00 and misrepresented her payment history.
- The applicant did not demonstrate the candor expected from an applicant for a security clearance.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A5.1.2.2appliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- E2.A6.1.2.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- E2.A6.1.2.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- E2.A6.1.3.6appliedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors or Otherwise Resolve Debts
- E2.A6.1.3.3rejectedThe Conditions That Resulted in the Behavior Were Largely Beyond the Person's ControlThe applicant's claims of financial hardship were not supported by her employment history.
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt as to whether access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 23, 2003
- Answer filedOct 6, 2003Requested a decision on the written record.
- Hearing heldMay 12, 2004
- Decision dateNov 16, 2004
Cite For
- Lack of Candor in Financial Disclosures Under Guideline E
- Failure to Report Delinquent Debts on SF 86
- Impact of Financial Mismanagement on Security Clearance Eligibility