[OPLINLIST] Fwd: Submit RAL Correction to Change Invoicing Method

[Christine Morris]

Greetings,

Confused about the new requirement to choose "BEAR" or "SPI" invoicing with
the 471? Rethinking your choice in light of the upcoming requirements for
SAM.gov registration <https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/SAMdotGov> to do BEAR
invoicing?

Lorrie German has you covered. See the instructions below on how to submit
a RAL modification now and avoid headaches later.

Best wishes,

Christine
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Christine Morris (she/her)
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
christine at oplin.ohio.gov
614-728-5252 (OPLIN Support)
614-728-0227 (direct)


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From: Lorrie Germann <e-rate at ohio-k12.help>
Subject: Submit RAL Correction to Change Invoicing Method



Hello E-Rate Community,

With the FY2026 Form 471, this is the first time we’ve been required to
select the preferred Invoicing Method (BEAR or SPI) when creating each
funding request. I’m currently receiving questions about how to correct
this when the wrong method was selected. The easiest option is to submit a
RAL Modification to make the correction prior to receiving the funding
letter. I’ve created a quick, step-by-step guide to walk you through the
process, which you can access by clicking on RAL Correction - Steps to
Change Invoicing Method
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjgwIiwiOGE1MGVkZjE2OTkwIixmYWxzZV0>
. Your Form 471 will then be flagged to notify the PIA reviewer that a
correction is needed. If the reviewer asks if the correction is based on a
ministerial or clerical error, respond with “Yes”. If there is a text box
to provide additional information, simply state “A clerical error was made
when selecting the Invoicing Method.”

Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance.

Take care, and hope you have a great weekend.

Lorrie
*Lorrie Germann*
State E-Rate Coordinator
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
lorrie.germann at education.ohio.gov
740-253-1153
https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjgwIiwiMjg5M2NkMzg1MGE0IixmYWxzZV0>
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