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TA Review Rights
What is a TA Review Rights Request for Information (RFI) Letter, what does it mean, and why did I receive this letter?
Generally, the 800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC ("TA") issues a TA Review Rights RFI Letter as part of the preparation of the 800 MHz Reconfiguration Program ("Program") Statement of Program Expenditures.
An incumbent licensee that receives such a letter needs to provide certain documentation to support the reconfiguration funds it received under the terms of its Planning Funding Agreement ("PFA") or Frequency
Reconfiguration Agreement ("FRA"). The documentation is being requested to the extent that it was not provided during the Actual Cost Reconciliation Process that occurs as part of the closing of the PFA or FRA.
Why is the Reconfiguration Program being audited?
The Federal Communication Commission ("FCC") requires the TA to provide an audited Statement of Program Expenditures. Payments made to incumbent licensees and/or their vendors, as well as the costs of any replaced
and/or replacement equipment provided to the incumbent licensees, are a material part of the Program's expenditures and therefore must be subjected to the cost support review.
How often is the Statement of Program Expenditures issued?
The Statement of Program Expenditures is issued on an annual calendar basis, however, the work necessary to prepare the statement is performed throughout the year.
When will the funds that I received be subject to cost support review?
Generally, the funds that incumbent licensees have received are subject to cost support review after the FRA or PFA is closed and the required closing documents have been reviewed and approved by the TA.
How was my PFA or FRA selected for cost support review?
All PFAs or FRAs chosen for cost support review were selected randomly by the Program's independent auditing firm. Incumbent licensees who are chosen were not singled out. Sprint Nextel is not involved in the selection process.
I provided documentation to Sprint Nextel as part of the Actual Cost Reconciliation Process. Why do I need to provide additional information now?
The Program's auditor will review the documentation provided to Sprint Nextel as part of the Actual Cost Reconciliation Process and determine whether additional supporting documentation is necessary. In certain situations, the auditors
may require additional documentation because the documentation provides as part of the Actual Cost Reconcilation Process is not sufficient for their purposes.
What is the TA's role in the audit process?
The TA's role is to be a facilitator between the incumbent licensee and the Program's auditor. As such, the TA will:
- notify the incumbent licensees who need to provide additional supporting documentation;
- receive from the incumbent licensees the support requested and provide it to the auditor;
- communicate any additional follow-up requests that may be required as a result of the review of the supporting documentation provided; and
- help to provide additional clarification to the request when needed.
How long do I have to comply with the TA Review Rights RFI Letter?
Incumbent licensees are asked to respond with the requested supporting documentation within 30 days of receiving the TA Review Rights RFI Letter.
What support do I need to provide?
The TA's letter will identify the additional support required, provide instructions on where to submit records and give a due date for when to submit the required support. In addition, the TA has provided further guidance on the Actual
Cost Reconciliation process and the Incumbent Labor Reimbursement Policy on the TA's Web site at www.800TA.org.
How is Sprint Nextel involved in the cost support review?
Sprint Nextel does not have direct involvement with the cost review process. They provide the TA with your actual cost reconciliation supporting documentation. Any additional documentation you submit to the TA in response to a TA Review
Rights RFI Letter will not be shared with Sprint Nextel and will only be used to substantiate the funds that you received through the program.
Where do I submit the requested documentation?
Submit the supporting documentation required via fax to 757-299-5496; via toll free fax to 1-866-418-9460 or via mail to:
800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC
Attn: Review Rights Department
P.O. Box #10044
McLean, VA 22102-8044
Who do I contact if I have questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about the documentation requested by the TA, do not hesitate to contact the TA via email at comments@800TA.org or by phone at 1-888-800-8220.
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