Funds For Learning® has established and implemented several self-imposed professional consulting standards for our employees. Although no formal regulation exists governing E-rate consultants, FFL voluntarily complies with the following Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics and adheres to a strict Code of Client Confidentiality.
Code of Conduct
FFL understands that conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety can negatively impact customer trust and the success of E-rate applications. Therefore, FFL has a comprehensive Code of Conduct to which its staff complies. Below are several key elements of this code:
- FFL does not sell or offer any E-rate eligible services.
- FFL does not have a SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number).
- FFL does not prepare technology plans.
- FFL does not advise clients on what technology to procure or from whom to purchase it. FFL does not receive payment from service providers based on their sales to applicants.
FFL first developed a formal, internal code of conduct. In 2004, FFL became the first E-rate consultancy to publish a code of conduct and to submit itself to public accountability in this matter.
Code of Ethics
FFL is a founding member of the E-Rate Management Professionals Association (E-mpa®). This association has developed a comprehensive Code of Ethics for E-rate consulting firms. This Code of Ethics is based on similar codes established for Certified Public Accountants. As a member of E-mpa®, FFL agrees to comply with the E-mpa® Code of Ethics.
Independence
Funds For Learning sells no E-rate eligible services, holds no SPIN, and accepts no payments from service providers tied to their sales to applicants. Our only interest is our clients’ funding.