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Powerpoint |
Training Powerpoint |
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E-Rate Overview & Schedule |
Timeline/Deadlines Funding Years 2015 – 2017, E-rate Flowchart, Overview of Glossary of Terms, E-rate Acronyms and Numbers |
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| Pre-Commitment Processes |
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Eligible Entities |
Eligible Entities, Entity Numbers, Non-Instructional Facilities (NIFs) and Residential Facilities, Consortia/Letters of Agency (LOAs) |
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C1 Eligible Services |
Eligible Services List, Category 1 Eligibility including: Voice Service Phase-Down/VOIP/Bundled C1 Equipment/Dark Fiber Leasing and Self-Provisioning |
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C2 Eligible Services |
Category 2 Eligible Services and Equipment, Category 2 Budgets, Category 2 Bidding/PA PEPPM Contract (PA Only) |
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EPC Portal |
EPC Portal Navigation and Activities in EPC |
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Bidding Rules |
Competitive Bidding/Gift Restrictions/Vendor Restrictions/RFP & Contract Tips |
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Form 470 |
Form 470 Overview and Filing in EPC |
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Vendor Selection |
Bid Evaluations/MTM & Contract Services |
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Discount Calculations |
Discount Calculations, Alternative Methods, Rural/Urban Status, Entering Information in EPC Profiles |
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| Commitment Processes |
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Form 471 & Pre-Funding Review |
Form 471 Overview and Filing in EPC, EPC Contract Module, C1 & C2 EPC Filing Guides, Cost Allocation Guidelines, SPIN Numbers – Where to Find Them |
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Form 471 PIA Review |
PIA Application Review and Answering Questions in EPC, Allowable Corrections (RAL Corrections), Special Compliance/Selective Review |
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Funding Notifications (FCDL) |
Electronic Notification of Funding Decisions in EPC |
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| Post Commitment Processes |
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Form 486 |
Form 486 Overview and Filing in EPC, Form 479 CIPA Compliance Form for Consortium Members |
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C2 Post-FCDL Guide |
Purchase Orders/Asset Inventory/Location of Equipment |
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Appeals |
Appealing to USAC and/or FCC |
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Receiving E-Rate Funds |
Discounted Bills, BEAR Reimbursements (Form 472) & Payment Notifications, Form 498 Direct Deposit Information, SLD Verification of Service Provider Invoices |
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Form 500 |
Multi-Purposes of Form 500, Form 500 & Approval Notification |
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Post FCDL Changes |
Changes: Vendors/Services/Equipment/E-rate Contacts/Equipment Transfer, Equipment Disposal |
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Document Retention & Audits |
Document Retention, Audits, Commitment Adjustments |
