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E-Rate Program Debarment Notice - Simon Goldbrener

FR: Federal Communications Commission

Filed March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

The FCC issued a Notice of Debarment (DA 26-266) against Simon Goldbrener from the Federal E-Rate program for a period of three years. The debarment commences on March 31, 2026 or upon Goldbrener's receipt of the debarment letter, whichever occurs first. This enforcement action bars Goldbrener from participating in E-Rate program activities and affects schools, libraries, and service providers involved with E-Rate funding.

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The FCC issued a Notice of Debarment (DA 26-266, 91 FR 15994, Document Number 2026-06206) against Simon Goldbrener from the Federal E-Rate program. The debarment period is three years and commences on the date Goldbrener receives the debarment letter or March 31, 2026, whichever date comes first. This action follows findings related to Goldbrener's conduct in connection with E-Rate program participation.

Schools, libraries, and service providers participating in the E-Rate program should verify that Simon Goldbrener is not involved in any E-Rate-funded contracts, applications, or program administration during the three-year debarment period. Entities administering E-Rate programs should review their vendor due diligence procedures to ensure prohibited parties are excluded from program activities.

What to do next

Verify that Simon Goldbrener is not involved in any E-Rate program activities or contracts
Review vendor screening procedures for E-Rate program participants
Ensure no E-Rate funding is directed to entities where Goldbrener holds a role during the debarment period

Penalties

Three-year debarment from Federal E-Rate program participation; prohibition from receiving or administering E-Rate funds during the debarment period

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Notice Debarment; Federal E-Rate Program

A Notice by the Federal Communications Commission on 03/31/2026

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Federal Communications Commission

[DA 26-266; FR ID 337543]

AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Simon Goldbrener from the federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.

DATES:

Debarment commences on the date Mr. Goldbrener receives the debarment letter or March 31, 2026, whichever date comes first, and will continue for three years.

ADDRESSES:

Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Christopher Sova, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christopher Sova may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Bureau debars Mr. Goldbrener from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 26-266, which was mailed to Mr. Goldbrener and released on March 31, 2026. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-266A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova,

Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau.

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( printed page 15997) BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

[FR Doc. 2026-06206 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6712-01-C

Published Document: 2026-06206 (91 FR 15994)