Clearance Reform Scorecard Shifts to Ecosystem Dashboard; PVQ Begins Replacing SF-86

The government's clearance reform metrics shifted from single processing-time measures to a broader dashboard tracking form quality, technology adoption, automation, and candidate experience. The PVQ collected its first submissions in FY26 Q2, beginning the phased SF-86 replacement. Periodic reinvestigations dropped 99% through continuous vetting adoption. Approximately 80% of vetted workers now begin jobs via preliminary determination.