Case Headnote
ISCR Case No. 18-00267
deniedOct 16, 2018· Hon. Thomas M. Crean· hearing
Synopsis
The applicant, a 33-year-old electrical engineering graduate, faced security clearance denial under Guideline F due to significant financial issues, including multiple delinquent debts totaling approximately $107,526 and failure to timely file federal and state income tax returns for 2012. The judge found insufficient evidence of the applicant's efforts to mitigate these financial concerns, leading to a conclusion that the applicant did not demonstrate the reliability and trustworthiness required for access to classified information.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of timely filing tax returns or resolving delinquent debts.
- The applicant admitted to not filing federal and state income tax returns for 2012 and had a history of financial difficulties.
- The applicant did not present any evidence of financial counseling or a plan to address his debts.
Conditions Referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(b)raisedUnwillingness to Satisfy Debts Regardless of the Ability to Do So
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(f)raisedFailure to File or Fraudulently Filing Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Returns or Failure to Pay Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax as Required
Key Rule Quoted
“A person who seeks access to classified information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 6, 2018
- Answer filedMar 8, 2018
- Hearing held—Applicant requested decision on written record.
- Decision dateOct 16, 2018
Cite For
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Considerations Under Guideline F
- Importance of Timely Filing Tax Returns for Security Clearance Eligibility
- Impact of Financial Irresponsibility on Trustworthiness for Classified Information Access
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