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Don’t Miss Out: BEAR and SPI Deadline for FY2024 NON-Recurring Services Is Almost Here!

FY2024 Non-Recurring Services Invoice Deadline Approaching The final invoicing deadline for most FY2024 non-recurring service FRNs is quickly approaching. Applicants and service providers should ensure that all BEAR (FCC Form 472) and SPI (FCC Form 474) invoices are submitted and certified on time. For FY2024 non-recurring FRNs that received an approved invoice deadline extension, the final date to submit invoices to USAC is May 28,

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FCC Launches E-Rate Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The FCC has launched an investigation into potential E-Rate fraud involving three educational institutions in Minnesota and has issued formal Letters of Inquiry requesting detailed information about the possible misuse of E-Rate funding. What the FCC Announced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the Commission is examining potential fraud and abuse involving federal E-Rate subsidies in Minnesota, stressing the importance of safeguarding the billions

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Advisory: FCC Denial in DA 26‑472 – Waiver in ECF Audit Non-Response Case

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a significant reminder for schools and libraries participating in the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF): failure to respond to audit requests can result in recovery of funding, even when the applicant later attempts to submit documentation on appeal.​ In DA 26-472, released May 12, 2026, the Bureau denied a request for review and waiver filed by Colegio Paraiso Infantil

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