Security Clearance news
Mid-Year Statistics on Reasons for Security Clearance Denial Appeals
We are at the mid-year point and so far the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) Board heard 979 clearance denial appeals. Below is a breakdown by adjudicative category of the types of issues involved (Note – many cases had multiple issues): Adjudicative Guideline YTD Guideline A: Allegiance to
Progress Made in Security Clearance Reform Measures
The Security Clearance, Suitability, and Credentialing Performance Accountability Council (PAC) recently released an update on progress for security clearance and background investigation reforms and the status on future measures already in the works. The presentation outlined the PAC’s major goals: Developing a Trusted Workforce; Modernizing Policies and Processes; Securing and
Well, here’s where we argue definitions, or at least start splitting hairs… Once your entire background investigation is finally adjudicated, you can get briefed or “read on,” and then you…
A new FY2026 Q4 breakdown has been reported: Top Secret adjudication now averages 158 days, compared with 126 days in FY2026 Q3. Security Clearance Process Map · FSOtools
I followed up with my company and they told me the “poly is in review” even though I was told I passed on the spot. Any idea what this could…
Just making its way through what are no doubt several hurdles.