Suitability Adjudications
Questions and answers
The agency uses information provided by the individual on Federal forms, during interviews, or during follow-up contacts, as well as information collected through checks of the individual’s background. Agencies base their assessment on the general characteristics of a trusted person: good conduct, integrity, sound judgment, loyalty, and reliability. The agency reviews the information it collects to look for things such as:
• whether the individual obeys Federal, state, local, or tribal laws;
• whether the individual follows rules and regulations at work; or,
• whether the individual demonstrates loyalty to the United States.
After reviewing the available information, the agency notifies the individual of its decision.