CAS Reduces Application Burden:
- Files all E – Rate forms including 470, 471, 486, 500, BEAR, and others as deemed necessary
- Answers all PIA questions
- Manages audits and reviews
- Files RALs and appeals
- Designates reimbursement methods with vendors
- Creates RFPs
CAS Maximizes Discount Rate:
- Review Free and Reduced eligibility numbers with Child Nutrition Staff
- Experts in alternative methods of discount calculation including
- Surveys
- Sibling-Matching
- CEP
- Financial Aid Forms
- Combining Methods
CAS Ensures All Eligible Services are Included
- Regularly discuss needs with technology staff
- Attend trainings & conference calls to be up to date on eligibility services list
- Review contracts for compliance
- Review RFPs for compliance
- Work with vendors and consortia to better understand new technologies and how they apply to E-Rate
CAS Ensures Legal Compliance
- All consultants attend yearly USAC training
- Consultants regularly participate in conference calls and webinars with USAC, vendors, and state officials
- CAS participates in many professional associations to gain a better understanding of the issues facing applicants and how the may be incorporated into E-Rate planning & strategy
CAS Manages Audits
- CAS will be physically present for any on-site audit
- As part of engagement will manage audits of all past applications
- Guaranteed support for the lifetime of any application filed
- Represents clients with USAC, the FCC and outside auditors
- Writes and files appeals with both USAC and the FCC