The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Universal Service Administrative Company's
(USAC) administration of universal service programs.
The GAO said in the last six years, USAC collaborated internally and with the FCC to develop annual goals—such as goals related to modernizing Universal Service Fund processes—to meet FCC requirements. GAO also found USAC’s processes for managing its operating budget and expenditures align with selected FCC requirements. Additionally, GAO said USAC maintains a written ethics policy consistent with FCC requirements.
In response to the GAO Report, Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) released a statement noting that the “report confirms the need for greater Congressional oversight of the USF.” Sen. Cruz said, “It’s time to reform the USF by subjecting it to the appropriations process, eliminating duplicative programs, and preserving only initiatives that deliver measurable benefits to American consumers.”
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