The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conducts more than 95% of all background investigations. Agencies that use DCSA to conduct their investigations will pay DCSA, and each year it updates the cost to conduct an investigation. For FY 2022/23, costs actually went down by 3%. A Tier 5 (Top Secret) clearance investigation costs $5,410, and a Tier 3 (Secret) investigation costs $420. DCSA also updated the cost for taking advantage of its continuous vetting services, so agencies can be in compliance with the Trusted Workforce 2.0 reform effort. Enrollment in the Trusted Workforce 1.25 solution can be obtained for just $3.00, or $36 annually.

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