PSH-22-0124 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On October 17, 2022, an Administrative Judge determined that an Individual's access authorization should not be restored under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual submitted a Questionnaire for National Security Positions in which he disclosed that he had fallen into delinquency on numerous debts and had not paid taxes that he owed. A background investigation of the Individual revealed additional delinquencies, and established that the Individual owed over $ 11,000 in delinquent debts and over $4,000 in unpaid Federal and state personal income taxes. At the hearing, the Individual provided evidence that he had resolved some of his delinquent debts. However, he had not paid or made arrangements to pay his unpaid taxes or the majority of his delinquent debts. As the Individual had made only minimal progress towards improving his financial situation, the Administrative Judge concluded that the Individual had not resolved the security concerns under Guideline F. Therefore, the Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should not be restored. (OHA Case No. PSH-22-0124, Harmonick)