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E-Rate Services
CSM suite of services are unparalleled in the E-rate consulting industry. Our personalized attention to your E-rate program is what makes our company the premier provider of consulting services throughout the state of California and other states across the nation. Our office locations have been strategically placed throughout the state to ensure that you consistently receive the most comprehensive service available.
Our Services
CSM offers a complete end-to-end solution for your E-Rate problems. We are with you every step of the way from initial planning through final receipt of all of the approved dollars that you are eligible for. We prepare your forms, manage your PIA, advocate for your individual challenges and coordinate the process after the process for you, completely.
Additionally, as a result of the intensive audits that are being conducted every year, CSM has developed an audit preparation service that will essentially allow you to present the finished product to your auditors when they arrive on site. Since we have supported our clients through 21 on-site audits over the past 2 years alone, we KNOW what the auditors want we they arrive and we can speak their language. Let us help you secure priceless piece of mind that you are audit compliant in every stage of your process.
E-rate Background
As part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, E-rate is a federal program that allows school districts and libraries to apply for discounts on telecommunication services and advanced telecommunications products and services. The main categories that are eligible for funding include Telecom Services, Internet Access, Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Under the E-rate program, school districts can receive E-rate discounts on these services, based on the poverty level reported under the NSLP program. Due to the complexity of the E-rate program, the process of applying and monitoring your district's E-rate can be a daunting task. CSM has more than 70 years of experience working with E-rate and will guide your district through the maze of paperwork and compliance while providing you with piece of mind. Ensuring that your district meets local procurement regulations is an essential element to operating a successful program and CSM will work closely with district staff to create a winning process.
The timelines associated with the program are very tight and the processes have to be integrated with state and local procurement guidelines. Coordination of this effort can be overwhelming and is often the reason that many applicants shy away from realizing their full potential. CSM are experts at this coordination and in fostering a team effort between the various stakeholders throughout the District. Let us help you maximize your return while minimizing your effort.
Additional Information
http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/schoolsandlibs.html
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Latest News
Our firm will be attending the LEANET conference in Washington D.C. If you can't attend, let us know if we can get any information for your district.
SLD Workshop next week in Los Angeles. Contact us for specifics.
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