PSH-22-0075 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On August 12, 2022, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should be granted under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual is employed by a DOE contractor in a position that requires her to hold a security clearance. The Local Security Office (LSO) received derogatory information regarding the Individual's financial irresponsibility. Regarding Guideline F, the LSO cited his charge off and collection account and debts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and his state tax authority for tax year 2018. The Judge found that the Individual has mitigated the Guideline F concerns regarding his financial irregularities. The Individual testified that his financial difficulties resulted from a bad business decision and the related closing of that business. The Individual made a valiant effort to satisfy all his debts prior to the hearing. In addition, he has paid off his state tax liability and has a payment plan with the IRS.  The Individual also showed that his is current on all his other bills. Accordingly, the Individual was able to demonstrate that he had resolved the security concerns arising under Guideline F. (OHA Case No. PSH-22-0075, Fishman)