Summary
A 62-year-old project manager with military service was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The applicant had significant unpaid debts and made misleading statements on his December 2003 security clearance application.
Specifically, the applicant failed to disclose tax liens and delinquent accounts, and incorrectly answered "No" to questions about being more than 180 days delinquent on any debt in the preceding seven years, or more than 90 days currently. He also made false claims about payments made on delinquent accounts or intentions to comply with negotiated settlements. Unpaid debts included two collection accounts totaling $502.00, delinquent state taxes of $1,869.00, and delinquent federal income taxes of $57,290.00 for multiple tax years between 1989 and 2000. Additionally, there were charged-off credit card debts of $440.00 and $1,853.36, and a delinquent credit card account of $5,167.00.
The judge found that the applicant had a history of not meeting financial obligations and made false statements on his application. His claims of resolving debts were unverified and lacked credibility, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of not meeting financial obligations, including significant unpaid debts and tax liens.
- The applicant made false statements on his security clearance application regarding his financial status and delinquent accounts.
- The applicant's claims of having resolved debts were unverified and lacked credibility.
Conditions Referenced
- DC 1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- DC 2appliedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- DC 3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debt
- MC 3appliedThe Conditions That Resulted in the Behavior Were Largely Beyond the Person's Control
- MC 6rejectedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors or Otherwise Resolve DebtsThe applicant's efforts to resolve debts were not credible or verified.
Key Rule Quoted
“No one has a right to a security clearance and "the clearly consistent standard indicates that security clearance determinations should err, if they must, on the side of denials."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJul 29, 2005
- Answer filedSep 6, 2005
- Hearing heldApr 25, 2006
- Decision dateAug 31, 2006
Cite For
- Denial Based on Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Credibility Issues Related to Personal Conduct Under Guideline E
- Impact of False Statements on Security Clearance Eligibility