Faster Processing of DOD Personnel Security Clearances Could Avoid Millions in Losses
GGD-81-105
Published: Sep 15, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1981.
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Highlights
As part of a continuing review, GAO reported on the delays in the processing of security clearances for the Department of Defense (DOD) and contractor personnel. In accordance with Executive Order 12065, national security information is classified at three levels--top secret, secret, and confidential. To obtain a clearance, several types of investigations are necessary. These include a background investigation and a national agency check which includes an examination of criminal and security files at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other Federal agencies.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should reprogram the 1982 budget to provide the authority to the Defense Investigative Service to hire the additional personnel needed to expedite the investigation and processing of personnel security clearances. |
Closed
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| Department of Justice | The Attorney General should request, and the Director, Office of Management and Budget, should approve authority for the FBI to increase the number of personnel in the Identification Division. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of Justice | The Attorney General should expedite the implementation of the proposed automation program in the Identification Division. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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Contractor personnelFederal employeesInvestigations by federal agenciesJob classificationNational defense operationsSecurity clearancesBackground investigationsSecurity investigationsCriminal investigationsData automation