December 21, 2006

U.S. DoJ Reports 2006 Enforcement Actions; Include E-rate

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) continues to investigate waste, fraud and abuse within the E-rate program and is working closely with the FCC and USAC.

The DoJ stated that they are continuing

"…its nationwide investigation of bid rigging and fraud in the E-Rate program……In 2006, more than $4 million in criminal fines and restitution were imposed as a result of this investigation. In total, the Division has charged 14 individuals and 12 companies in connection with schemes to defraud the E-Rate program and schools across the country. Defendants have been sentenced to 4,380 days in prison and have agreed to pay criminal fines and restitution totaling more than $40 million."

Several companies and individuals have been either suspended or debarred from participating in the E-rate program due to these investigations. The full list of suspensions and debarments can be found at the SLD website at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/appeals-audits/suspensions-debarments/

The Department of Justice Press Release may be viewed in its entirety at http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2006/December/06_at_856.html

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