​​​​​​​Be sure to follow our latest DPSAC Newsletter and see below for previous newsletters, articles and topics we have covered.

• January 22, 2025 - "Importance of Following HSPD-12 Guidelines and Deactivating Unsuitable/Ineligible Individuals’ NED Records When Notified"

Each Institute, Center and Office (ICO) have Administrative Officers (AOs) who undergo specific training to serve as authorized HSPD-12 Sponsors. These AOs are required to complete training that includes signing a certificate submitted to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Program Office before any AO can have the authority to request a badge for an individual. It is with upmost importance to comply with all HSPD-12 guidelines and requests as an HSPD-12 Sponsor and to remember the responsibilities and duties that come with being an AO. AOs must remain aware of individuals’ statuses and the continuing need for holding an ID badge, as well as provide any updates to their information or status in the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED). 

If the Division of Personnel Security and Access Control (DPSAC) office finds an individual to be unsuitable or ineligible for their position, DPSAC will immediately notify the AO, supervisor and the individual by email. When notifying AOs and supervisors, DPSAC instructs the AO to deactivate the unsuitable or ineligible individual’s NED record promptly. AOs must take prompt action to update the NED system and remove the unsuitable or ineligible individual immediately by deactivating the individual’s NED record to ensure access is no longer active. The individual must also turn in their badge the same day they are notified. For more information, please read the article in this newsletter issue.

• January 8, 2025 - "Intermittent vs. Non-Intermittent: What is the Difference?"

Understand the difference between Intermittent vs. Non-Intermittent, as this delineation is used to determine the type of background investigation required for the individual. ​​

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