E-rate Commentary

by Alexandra Fugairon

August 12, 2009

What Were They Thinking? Seeing the Forest For the Trees

For the most part I think the majority of E-rate stakeholders would agree that audits are an integral part of any government subsidized benefit program. I would venture to say...

by Scott Weston

August 11, 2009

What the OIG Really Wants

In the FCC Office of Inspector General's latest report, they recommend that USAC step up efforts to help ensure that E-rate disbursements are made only for those items which are...

by Brian Stephens

What is an “approved E-rate vendor”?

Here at FFL World Headquarters, we get a lot of mail.¬† Some of it is good, some not so much, and some of it is just plain confusing.

by Scott Weston

DISD FRNs Cancelled Following DoJ Settlement

As a follow-up to our news story about the Dallas Independent School District and the Department of Justice reaching a settlement agreement last month, we noticed that Dallas' 2007 Internal...

by Scott Weston

Surviving an E-rate Audit

The Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) has a great article on their site written by Tim Landeck which outlines some very practical advice for surviving an E-rate audit....

by Scott Weston

More Earmarks for i-SAFE’s Unofficial Certification

A few months ago, Funds For Learning reported that i-SAFE, Inc. received a $300,000 earmark to expand and promote its services which include a "E-rate Compliance Package" related to E-rate...

by Scott Weston

Winding Down FY 2007 Commitments

In the most recent edition of the Schools and Libraries News Brief, the SLD announces that this week will have it's last "regular wave for FY 2007." The wave (numbered...

by Brian Stephens

Five Practical Tips For Requesting Web Hosting Services

Over the past couple of weeks, USAC has published new eligibility guidance for applicants and service providers who have requested E-rate discounts for web hosting services. We appreciate USAC's updated...