ARKANSAS

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ARKANSAS
Work Group (AEWG)
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• SPIN search
• You can locate service provider information
• on the Schools and Libraries Division
• website using the SPIN search link.

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• Click SPIN Contact search then follow the
  directions.

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• SPIN Changes

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• To submit a SPIN change request, the request must
  clearly identify whether it is a Corrective SPIN
  change or an Operational Spin Change.

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• Corrective SPIN change occurs when
• Either the applicant or USAC made a data entry
  error
• A change occurred that was not initiated by the
  applicant

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• Wrong SPIN keyed on 471
• Original service proved has merged with, or been
  acquired by, another company
• Any instance when the SPIN indicated on the 471
  change when such change was not initiated by the
  applicant.

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• Corrective SPIN change requests must be
  postmarked or received
• no earlier than the date of your Receipt
  Acknowlegment Letter (RAL) unless you have been
  contacted by USAC for clarification
• No later than the last date to submit an invoice

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• Operational SPIN change
• A request to change the service provider
  associated with an FRN

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• Operational SPIN changes must be postmarked or
  received
• No earlier than the date of your Funding
  Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL)
• No later than the last date to submit an invoice

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• To correct a SPIN while your application is under
  review
• Wait until you receive your Receipt
  Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) confirming that your
  application has been entered.
• Make a photocopy of the RAL and on the FRN that
  requires a SPIN change, cross out the incorrect
  SPIN and service provider and write the correct
  next to it.

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• Add a note on the RAL identifying this as a
  Correctional SPIN change and which allowable
  category it falls into
• A data entry correction
• A merger/acquisition correction
• A correction due to a change that was not
  initiated by the applicant. (include a brief
  description)

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• Send the photocopy marked with the changes to
  Data Entry Correction within three weeks of date
  on RAL.

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• To correct a SPIN after commitment has been made,
  you must submit a request in writing.
• 1. Submitter of request
• 2. Billed Entity Number
• 3. Funding Request Number (FRN)
• 4. Form 471 Application Number
• 5. Applicant Name
• 6. Applicant Contact
• 7. Applicant Phone
• 8. Applicant E-mail address
• 9. Original SPIN
• 10. Original Service Provider
• 11. Original Service Provider Contact
• 12. Original Service Provider Phone
• 13. Original Service Provider E-mail address
• 14. New SPIN
• 15. New Service Provider
• 16. New Service Provider Contact

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• 17. New Service Provider Phone
• 18. New Service Provider E-mail address
• 19. Reason for change. If the change is for a
  reason other than a data entry error or a
  merger/acquisition, please give a brief
  explanation of the circumstances requiring the
  change.
• 20. Has the original service provider supplied
  any services under this funding request? If yes,
  you must supply the following information.
• For recurring services
• a. MONTHLY PRE-DISCOUNT AMOUNT for original
  service provider Do not provide the total
  pre-discount amount for the funding year or the
  total funding commitment. Only provide the
  monthly amount.
• b. MONTHLY PRE-DISCOUNT AMOUNT for new service
  provider Neither a. nor b. may be greater the
  Item 23c on Form 471.
• c. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGE The date must be
  expressed as the first day of the month (e.g.,
  October 1, 2003 not October 20, 2003

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• LAST DAY OF SERVICE for new service provider
• For non-recurring services
• a. ONE-TIME PRE-DISCOUNT AMOUNT for original
  service provider Do not provide the total
  pre-discount amount for the funding year or the
  total funding commitment. Only provide the
  monthly amount.
• b. ONE-TIME PRE-DISCOUNT AMOUNT for new service
  provider The sum of a. and b. may be greater the
  Item 23h on Form 471.
• c. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGE The date must be
  expressed as the first day of the month (e.g.,
  October 1, 2003 not October 20, 2003.
• d. LAST DAY OF SERVICE for new service provider

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• The request may be sent by mail, fax or email.