The following steps must be completed when filing a SPI:

1. The service provider must bill the applicant in full before submitting an SPI
2. The service provider submits a completed FCC Form 474 SPI to USAC
3. USAC reimburses the discount amount to the service provider

Before USAC will pay a SPI:

• USAC must issue an FCDL for the Funding Request Number (FRN)
• Services must have been delivered
• The applicant must file and successfully certify the Form 486 to indicate services have started
• The service provider must file a Form 473, Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) Form for that funding year and that Service Provider Identification Number
• The applicant must have paid the discounted invoice in full

Save the following documentation:

• A copy of all bills
• Proof of payment of all bills

After the end of each calendar quarter, USAC issues a Quarterly Disbursement Report that details all invoicing activity (BEAR Forms and SPI Forms) processed during that quarter. This report allows you to track all of the invoicing activity related to your Billed Entity Number (BEN).