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ISCR Case No. 23-01418
GrantedDecided Oct 30, 2024 · Administrative Judge Jennifer I. Goldstein · Hearing
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Summary
The applicant, a 63-year-old government contractor employee, faced allegations of financial delinquencies exceeding $34,000 under Guideline F. The judge found that the applicant's financial issues stemmed from unique circumstances, including taking custody of his grandchild, and that he had made significant efforts to address his debts. Ultimately, the applicant was granted eligibility for a security clearance.
Why the applicant prevailed
- The applicant's financial issues were largely due to circumstances beyond his control, including taking custody of his grandchild.
- The applicant demonstrated a good-faith effort to address his debts, including establishing a debt-relief plan and making payments toward resolving some debts.
- The applicant's financial situation does not cast doubt on his current reliability, trustworthiness, or judgment.
Conditions referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 19(a) Inability to satisfy debtsraised
- AG ¶ 19(c) History of not meeting financial obligationsraised
Mitigating
- AG ¶ 20(a) Behavior occurred under circumstances unlikely to recurapplied
- AG ¶ 20(b) Conditions largely beyond the person's controlapplied
- AG ¶ 20(d) Good-faith effort to repay debtsapplied
Key rule quoted
“A security clearance adjudication is an evaluation of an individual's judgment, reliability, and trustworthiness. It is not a debt-collection procedure.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issued
- August 1, 2023
- Answer filed
- August 30, 2023
- Hearing held
- October 21, 2024
- Decision date
- October 30, 2024
Cite for
- Mitigating Conditions Under Guideline F Due to Unique Personal Circumstances
- Good-faith Efforts to Resolve Financial Issues
- Evaluation of Judgment and Reliability in Security Clearance Determinations
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- Applicant Age
- 63
- Delinquent Usd
- 34000
- Payment Plan
- yes
- Bankruptcy
- none
Allegations under Guideline F
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For Applicant Conclusion In light of all of the circumstances presented by the record in this case, it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant Applicant eligibility for a security clearance. Eligibility for access to classified information is granted. Jennifer I. Goldstein Administrative Judge 7