Summary
A 57-year-old computer science specialist employed by a defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to significant financial indebtedness and intentional falsifications on his security clearance application. The denial was based on Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct).
The applicant had over $30,000 in delinquent debts, including a tax liability of $13,119.70 for back taxes, penalties, and interest, and was indebted to six other creditors for delinquent credit card accounts and back taxes. He failed to file state and federal income tax returns in a timely fashion for tax years 1988, 1989, and 1990. The judge found that the applicant had not made a good faith effort to resolve these debts and had not documented any payoffs or steps taken to address them.
Additionally, the applicant intentionally falsified material aspects of his personal background during the clearance screening process. He answered "NO" to questions regarding liens placed against his property for unpaid taxes or debts, and whether he had ever been 180 days delinquent on any debts. The judge concluded that the applicant's excuses for not disclosing his financial history were inconsistent and unacceptable, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has over $30,000 in delinquent debts and has not made a good faith effort to resolve them.
- The applicant intentionally falsified material information on his security clearance application, violating federal law.
- The applicant's excuses for not disclosing his financial history were deemed inconsistent and unacceptable.
Conditions Referenced
- F1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- F3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- E2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- J1raisedAllegations or Admissions of Criminal Conduct, Regardless of Whether the Person Was Formally Charged
- J2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
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 issuedFeb 11, 2005
- Answer filedApr 4, 2005
- Hearing heldAug 30, 2005
- Decision dateNov 28, 2005
Cite For
- Financial Irresponsibility as a Disqualifying Factor Under Guideline F
- Intentional Falsification of Information on Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Criminal Conduct Related to Falsification Under Guideline J