Every time you submit a Form 471, the form undergoes a multi-step review process by USAC. These reviews often result in clarifying questions from the assigned reviewers. While most of these questions are easily answered, others require more thoughtful responses. During this session, we will review: • Tips for writing your Form 471 to minimize review questions; • The most common types of questions as well as how to respond; • Document management techniques to ensure you always have the right information to respond; • Tools for documenting the evaluation review process and other key processes; • When things go wrong: Knowing what and how to appeal adverse decisions.
