Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course

Module 1: PowerPoint Slides

• Full set of course presentation slides for the Advanced Suitability Adjudication program.
• Covers adjudication process under 5 CFR 731, position designation guidelines, and investigative procedures.
• Includes case study examples, due process steps, significant suitability cases, and credit reporting considerations.
• Highlights strategies for conducting effective investigations and interviews.

Module 2: Exercises 1 thru 3

• Practice scenarios to reinforce adjudication principles from the PowerPoint slides.
• Opportunities to work through hypothetical adjudication cases.
• Focus on questioning techniques, evaluating evidence, and making determinations consistent with OPM guidance.
• Includes individual and group activities for collaborative learning.

Module 3: OPM Guidance

• Reference materials from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
• Includes official policies, procedures, and interpretations related to suitability adjudication.
• Provides regulatory excerpts, memoranda, and policy statements for agency compliance.
• Ensures consistency in decision-making across cases.

Module 4: Credit Issues and Adjudication Worksheets

• Resources addressing the role of credit history in adjudication decisions.
• Worksheets for evaluating credit reports and identifying patterns of concern.
• Guidance on documenting findings in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Balancing financial considerations with other adjudicative factors.

Module 5: Aguzie v. OPM Removal Tenured Employee Case

• Detailed case file and analysis of the Aguzie v. OPM decision.
• Explores removal of a tenured federal employee based on suitability factors.
• Reviews procedural requirements and evidentiary considerations.
• Discusses implications for future adjudication decisions.