COVID-Related Financial Considerations and Your Security Clearance
Financial difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus could threaten your security clearance.
Security Clearance
Obtaining and Maintaining Your Security Clearance Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
The author discusses the impact the coronavirus could have on the security clearance process.
Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD
Over 3,000 employees at OPM were notified they will be moving over to DoD as part of the transition of how the government handles background investigations.
Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them
The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.
DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October
DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.
Revoked Security Clearance Leads to Indefinite Suspension
An employee who lost his required security clearance and was indefinitely suspended as a result lost his appeal challenging the agency’s action.
Dismantling OPM and Changing the Face of the Federal HR Program
The dismantling of OPM is starting with a new executive order transferring much of the OPM work to the Department of Defense.
What Federal Employees Can Expect From the Overhauled Security Clearance Process
The government is laying the framework for overhauling the security clearance process. What are the implications for federal employees?
Marijuana Investments: Where is the Line?
Recent guidance on marijuana related investments raises questions for federal employees who hold security clearances.
No Base Access, No Job
An Air Force employee whose job required both base access and a security clearance found out the hard way that a previous criminal conviction added up to no job.