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June 3, 2003

FCC Inspector General Updates Status of Audits and Investigations

The FCC's Office of Inspector General said it was "encouraged" by steps that have been taken to address waste, fraud and abuse in the Universal Service programs, but remains "concerned"...
Applicant FCC FFL Staff Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Comments Service Provider USAC
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June 2, 2003

Next 2002 Funding Commitment Wave Due in Mid-June

The Schools and Libraries Division announced June 2 that it plans to issue the next wave of 2002 Funding Commitment Decision Letters during the week of June 16.
Funding Commitments FY 2002 USAC
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May 22, 2003

SLD Authorizes $36.5 Million in Priority One Funding for 2003

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that on May 27 it will distribute 1,800 letters.
Applicant Funding Commitments FY 2003 Service Provider
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May 15, 2003

SLD Approves $16 Million in Commitments for 2002

The Schools and Libraries Division announced on May 16 that it will send out commitment letters next week to 21 school and library applicants, authorizing another $16 million worth of...
FCC Funding Commitments FY 2002
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May 8, 2003

FCC Holds Open Forum on E-rate Program

The Federal Communications Commission held an open forum on the E-rate program May 8 to explore concerns about the potential for waste, fraud and abuse in the program and whether...
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May 8, 2003

SLD Approves $44 Million in Priority One Commitments for 2003

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that on May 12 it will release $44.3 million worth of Priority One funding commitments for the 2003 funding year.
Applicant Funding Commitments FY 2003 Service Provider USAC
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May 5, 2003

FCC Broadens Scope of Eligible Services, Takes Steps to Curb Waste, Fraud and Abuse

By broadening the definition of the term "Educational Purpose," it appears the Federal Communications Commission has made virtually all otherwise eligible services to schools and libraries eligible for E-rate discounts.
Applicant Application Process Eligibility Eligible Services FCC Form 472 (BEAR) FY 2004 Program Violations Service Provider USAC
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May 4, 2003

SLD Approves $10 Million More in Commitments for 2002

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that on May 5 it will release 79 E-rate funding commitment letters, representing another $10 million in commitments, to applicants for the 2002 funding...
Discount Rates Discounts Funding Commitments FY 2002 FY 2003 Internal Connections Priority One USF Funding Levels
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