Before You're Done

Returning Funds

Funds that are disbursed by USAC in error must be returned to USAC. For example, payments made by service providers who have conducted their own internal review may have found that disbursements issued to them by USAC should be returned to the fund.

For service provider/applicant payments, a SPIN Payment Identification Worksheet is needed to ensure payment application. Payments should be sent to USAC using the payment instructions on our website.

What Does USAC Need?

• The Service Provider Identification Number(s) (SPINs)
• The Funding Request Number (FRN)
• The FCC Form 471 Application ID Number (471#)
• The Billing Entity Number (BEN)
• The amount
• The reason for returning funds