PSH-24-0097 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On August 14, 2024, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should be granted under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. During the background investigation, the Individual admitted that he had not filed his 2021 or 2022 federal or state tax returns. At the hearing, he testified that due to his father's death and his own serious illness and surgery, he asked for an extension in which to file his 2021 federal and state tax returns. However, when the time case to file, he underwent another surgery. During this time, he also closed his small business. The Individual stated that due to the closure of his business making his taxes more difficult, he procrastinated doing his taxes. He provided evidence that he filed both his 2021 and 2022 tax return in March 2024. The Administrative Judge found that the mitigating condition (g) has been satisfied and that the Individual demonstrated that he had resolved the security concerns arising under Guideline F. (OHA Case No . PSH-24-0097, Fishman)