Summary
A 46-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant had approximately 51 delinquent debts totaling around $85,000, many of which remain unresolved. These debts included numerous judgments for unpaid rent and child support, state tax liens, and various collection accounts for medical bills, utilities, and other services, dating back to 1992.
Specifically, the applicant failed to disclose these delinquent debts on his trustworthiness application and provided false information regarding his financial obligations. Examples of these debts include a $16,150 judgment for unpaid child support from March 1999, a $21,191 collection account for delinquent child support, and multiple judgments for unpaid rent, such as $4,220 from February 1998 and $1,877 from August 1992.
The judge found the applicant's explanations for his financial omissions and past criminal history implausible. The applicant's inability to provide sufficient evidence to explain the omissions of delinquent accounts on his application, combined with his past criminal history, led to the denial of his eligibility for a trustworthiness position.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has approximately 51 delinquent debts totaling around $85,000, with many unresolved.
- He failed to provide sufficient evidence to explain his omissions of delinquent accounts on his trustworthiness application.
- The applicant's past criminal history raised concerns about his judgment and reliability.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A6.1.2.1appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- E2.A6.1.2.3appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- E2.A6.1.3.3rejectedConditions That Resulted in the Behavior Were Largely Beyond the Person's ControlWhile some medical debts were incurred due to a heart attack, this did not explain the full extent of the applicant's financial irresponsibility.
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 eligible for a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 2, 2006
- Answer filedOct 12, 2006Applicant responded to SOR and requested a hearing.
- Hearing heldNov 30, 2006
- Decision dateJan 31, 2007
Cite For
- Denial Based on Extensive Unresolved Financial Obligations Under Guideline F
- Implications of Personal Conduct and Credibility Issues Under Guideline E
- Impact of Criminal History on Trustworthiness Determinations Under Guideline J