GAO Report Spotlights Continued Issues with Reciprocity

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In this episode of ClearedCast, ClearanceJobs legal correspondent Sean Bigley and VP Lindy Kyzer discuss one of the federal government’s most persistent personnel security challenges: security clearance reciprocity.

Despite years of reform and policy promises, clearance holders continue to face delays and disruptions when moving between agencies—even when they already hold an active clearance. Sean and Lindy break down the latest GAO report, which sheds light on why reciprocity still lags and where implementation gaps persist.

In this episode:

What the GAO uncovered about reciprocity in practice versus policy
Why cleared professionals often get stuck in re-vetting purgatory
How cultural, technical, and bureaucratic obstacles continue to derail seamless transfers
What can be done—from Congress to hiring managers—to fix the system

If you're a security-cleared professional, HR lead, or anyone navigating the federal hiring ecosystem, this conversation offers a critical reality check on one of Trusted Workforce 2.0’s core promises—and why it’s yet to be delivered.

🎧 Listen in for practical insights and policy perspectives on the path toward real clearance transfer of trust.

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