Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY ON 
GAO LIFELINE REPORT
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2017. — “I am not surprised by the revelations in GAO’s 
latest examination of the Lifeline program. It’s why I sought to address fraud, waste and 
abuse prior to expanding the scope of the program and pushed unsuccessfully for a host 
of needed reforms, including the adoption of a budget for the program. I have little 
confidence, at this point, in the changes adopted by the Commission over the last number 
of years, or in the ability of USAC to stem the tide of problems. More significant reform 
is needed, including completely rethinking USAC.”
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).