DATE: December 7, 2006

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Applicant for Trustworthiness Determination

APPEAL BOARD SUMMARY DISPOSITION

APPEARANCES

FOR GOVERNMENT

Jennifer Campbell, Esq., Department Counsel

FOR APPLICANT

Pro Se

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) proposed to deny or revoke Applicant's access to unclassified automation systems in an ADP-III sensitivity position. On August 4, 2005, DOHA issued a statement of reasons advising Applicant of the basis for that proposal--security concerns raised under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) of Department of Defense Directive 5220.6 (Jan. 2, 1992), as amended (Directive). On September 12, 2005, Applicant requested a hearing before an Administrative Judge. On April 21, 2006, after the hearing, Administrative Judge Joseph Testan denied Applicant's request for access to an ADP-III position. Applicant timely appealed pursuant to the Directive ¶¶ E3.1.28 and E3.1.30.

The Administrative Judge found that Applicant filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in October 1997 and received a discharge in bankruptcy in January 1998. However, after that, Applicant continued to experience financial problems, having over $30,000 of unpaid debt at the time of the hearing.

On appeal Applicant does not challenge the Administrative Judge's findings. However, she draws attention to her excellent work record and states that she will not place her job in jeopardy for financial gain.

The Appeal Board's authority to review a case is limited to cases in which the appealing party has alleged the Administrative Judge committed harmful error. Applicant has not made an allegation of harmful error. Therefore, the decision of the Administrative Judge denying Applicant access to an ADP-III position is AFFIRMED.

Signed: Michael Y. Ra'anan

Michael Y. Ra'anan

Administrative Judge

Chairman, Appeal Board

Signed: Michael D. Hipple

Michael D. Hipple

Administrative Judge

Member, Appeal Board

Signed: James E. Moody

James E. Moody

Administrative Judge

Member, Appeal Board