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SLD to Commit Nearly $37 Million in Next 2003 Wave

The Schools and Libraries Division announced on June 6 that it will release more than 1,450 commitment letters on Monday, June 9, committing $36.9 million for Funding Year 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"...

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.