Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Assisting the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) in establishing which technology projects will be undertaken during the upcoming year that are eligible for Erate discounts. 2. Assisting HSPLS to determine a filing strategy that best meets the needs to maximize Erate funding opportunities. This includes providing compliance strategies with E-rate applications, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and USAC processes. 3. Evaluating E-rate compliance to FCC regulations, including interpretation of rules, regulations, reports and orders, and provide constructive feedback for improvements and strategic planning to optimize E-rate eligibility and mitigate E-rate risks. 4. Preparing the required Item 21 Attachment Sheet(s) which includes reviewing one (1) month of HSPLS’s billing statement from eligible Service Providers to determine an estimated annual funding request, review of HSPLS’s current annual contract(s) for eligible services, and/or review of new contract(s) for eligible services.