Schools and Libraries
About the Schools and Libraries Program:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Outreach and Training
- Site Visits
- Filing Appeals
- Understanding Audits
Schools and Libraries Tools:
Document Retention Requirements
Applicants and service providers must maintain program documentation for five years after services are received.
All applicants and service providers are required to retain receipt and delivery records relating to the technology plans, pre-bidding, bidding, contracts, application process, invoices, provision of services, and other matters relating to the administration of the Universal Service Fund for a period of at least five (5) years from last date of service. The suggested list of documents to be retained can be found in Paragraphs 45-50 in the FCC's 5th Report and Order (FCC 04-190).
For example, if a service provider provides Internet access to an applicant for Funding Year 2005 (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006), both the applicant and the service provider must retain all records on this transaction until at least June 30, 2011.
