Summary
The applicant, a 28-year-old aircraft helper, faced security clearance denial under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to approximately $12,600 in delinquent debts, primarily from unpaid student loans, and deliberate falsification of financial information on his security clearance application. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate the security concerns related to his financial irresponsibility and dishonesty.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant deliberately falsified questions on his security clearance application when divulging information about his financial situation (2.a). Applicant failed to provide accurate answers to questions regarding whether in the last seven years he had been over 180 days delinquent on any debts or was he currently more than 90 days delinquent of any debts (2.b). Online Collections ($83.00) Debt was turned over for collection (1.a). Bank ($467.00) Debt was paid on July 10, 2006 (1.b). Cable ($143.00) Debt was paid on July 11, 2006 (1.c). Restaurant ($41.00) Debt is unknown to Applicant (1.d). Student Loan ($3,579.00) Debt was turned over for collection (1.e). Student Loan ($5,011.00) Debt was turned over for collection (1.f). Student Loan ($3,038.00) Debt was turned over for collection (1.g). Department Store ($251.00) Debt was turned over for collection (1.h).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions E2.A6.1.2.1, E2.A6.1.2.3, E2.A5.1.2. The decision turned on the following: Applicant has approximately $12,600 in delinquent debts, primarily from unpaid student loans; Applicant deliberately falsified information on his security clearance application regarding his financial situation; Applicant failed to provide evidence of mitigating circumstances for his financial issues.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has approximately $12,600 in delinquent debts, primarily from unpaid student loans.
- Applicant deliberately falsified information on his security clearance application regarding his financial situation.
- Applicant failed to provide evidence of mitigating circumstances for his financial issues.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A6.1.2.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- E2.A6.1.2.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- E2.A5.1.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
Key Rule Quoted
“The sole purpose of a security clearance determination is to decide if it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue a security clearance for an applicant.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 19, 2006
- Answer filedUndatedApplicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing heldN/ANo hearing was held.
- Decision dateSep 14, 2006
Cite For
- Deliberate Falsification of Information on Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Financial Irresponsibility and Its Impact on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline F
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Concerns Due to Lack of Evidence of Rehabilitation or Repayment Plans