FCC Suspends Kenneth Collura from USF Programs

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has suspended Kenneth Collura from all Universal Service Fund program activities, including E-Rate, and commenced debarment proceedings based on Collura's criminal conviction. This suspension prohibits Collura from receiving, administering, or participating in any USF-funded projects or services.

Educational institutions and telecommunications providers participating in USF programs must ensure they do not engage suspended or debarred parties. Program administrators should implement enhanced vendor screening procedures and verify that current contractors and service providers are not subject to federal debarment actions. The suspension has significant compliance implications for program integrity, and failure to comply with debarment requirements may result in denial or recovery of USF funding.