Wednesday, August 22, 2007

OPM unveils technology to speed security clearance processing

By Brittany R. Ballenstedt bballenstedt@govexec.com
August 21, 2007

Completed background investigations for security clearances will be sent via electronic transfer under a pilot project initiated by the Office of Personnel Management.

Under the pilot, OPM, which conducts 95 percent of background investigations, will electronically deliver the results of such reviews to the Army Central Personnel Security Clearance Facility for adjudication of the applications under its jurisdiction. If the test is successful, OPM expects to extend electronic transfer to all agencies by Oct. 1.

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