Clearance Procedure Abuses at State

A recent article thoroughly reviews allegations of misconduct by Department of State officials in handling security clearance investigations, harming the careers of foreign service officers. In some cases, investigations have been allowed to continue, unresolved, for more than four years. The cases highlight the extreme and unchecked subjectivity and independence some federal agencies enjoy in handling clearance issuance and renewals.

Filed Under: Procedures, Adverse Actions