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COVID-Related Financial Considerations and Your Security Clearance

By Anthony J. Kuhn, Esq.Updated: August 19, 2020 1:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Financial difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus could threaten your security clearance.

Obtaining and Maintaining Your Security Clearance Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 1, 2020 3:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author discusses the impact the coronavirus could have on the security clearance process.

Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 31, 2019 11:04 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJuly 8, 2019 10:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 26, 2019 9:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.

Revoked Security Clearance Leads to Indefinite Suspension

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 30, 2019 11:48 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 26, 2019 6:09 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.March 21, 2019 4:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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?

By Shane CunninghamMarch 8, 2019 12:14 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recent guidance on marijuana related investments raises questions for federal employees who hold security clearances.

No Base Access, No Job

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: August 6, 2018 11:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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.

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