Summary
The applicant, a 52-year-old machinist employed by a defense contractor, has a significant history of financial irresponsibility, including six outstanding debts totaling approximately $32,304, with a substantial portion being delinquent child support. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate the financial concerns, leading to a denial of the security clearance.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: You are indebted to a TV creditor on an account that has been placed for collection in the approximate amount of $86. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.a). You are indebted to a TV creditor on an account that has been placed for collection in the approximate amount of $86. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.b). You are indebted to Child Support Enforcement in the approximate amount of $29,736. This debt is for delinquent child support. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.c). You are indebted to a medical creditor on an account that has been placed for collection in the approximate amount of $970. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.d). You are indebted to a medical creditor on an account that has been placed for collection in the approximate amount of $1,000. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.e). You are indebted to a medical creditor on an account that has been placed for collection in the approximate amount of $426. As of May 8, 2006, this debt has not been paid (1.f).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions E2.A6.1.2.1, E2.A6.1.2.3. The decision turned on the following: The applicant has a history of not meeting financial obligations; The applicant has six outstanding debts totaling approximately $32,304, including $29,736 in delinquent child support; The applicant did not present evidence of refutation, extenuation, or mitigation to address the financial concerns.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a history of not meeting financial obligations.
- The applicant has six outstanding debts totaling approximately $32,304, including $29,736 in delinquent child support.
- The applicant did not present evidence of refutation, extenuation, or mitigation to address the financial concerns.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A6.1.2.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- E2.A6.1.2.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
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 issuedJun 30, 2006
- Answer filedAug 10, 2006Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decided on the written record.
- Decision dateJan 31, 2007
Cite For
- Financial Irresponsibility as a Disqualifying Factor Under Guideline F
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Concerns Leading to Denial of Clearance
- Importance of Presenting Evidence to Address Security Concerns in Clearance Cases