Security Clearance news
What Does No Determination Made Mean for a Security Clearance?
National Security Adjudicators enter their adjudicative determinations into the various systems of record used to house security clearance information (DISS, CVS, Scattered Castles, etc.). These determinations could be to grant, deny, or revoke eligibility. They can also enter loss of jurisdiction, close no action, or no determination made. So, what
Spouse’s Failure to Pay Taxes is No Excuse
I have seen it time and again where security clearance applicants who are denied eligibility based on financial issues claim the reason for the delinquent debts is because the spouse was in charge of the finances, and they thought all the bills and taxes were being taken care of. A recent Defense
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.