Multi-Factor Authentication - New Login Process for EPC and BEAR – “One Portal”

Multi-Factor Authentication - New Login Process for EPC and BEAR – “One Portal”

Beginning immediately, all EPC and BEAR System users will log in through “One Portal” – a new sign-in system that requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) during the sign in process. USAC sent an e-mail to every e-mail address associated with a current EPC or BEAR log-in and if you received that e-mail, you can now set up your One Portal account. The set-up process requires several steps and I encourage you to use the attached link to the One Portal/MFA Set Up Guide to walk you through the process. See link below.

 

The purpose of this transition to the One Portal log-in was specifically to add MFA in order to implement required added security of USAC applications and systems. By now, I’m sure most of you have used MFA for other online systems such as banking, bill paying, etc. and the One Portal MFA is nearly identical as it requires the user to enter two or more separate pieces of information, such as a user password and a validation code that is e-mailed or texted to the user, in order to gain access. 

 

Notes:

 

• BEAR Access:  Currently, after you log in to One Portal, you will still have to submit your BEAR credentials in order to gain entry to the BEAR System. In the future, USAC will integrate the two logins but for now, it will require an extra step.
• Technical Hints:  Before you begin:

ü  Be sure to use a Chrome or Firefox browser

ü  Clear cache in your Chrome browser

ü  Disable all privacy features (such as EFF Privacy Badger)

 

If you are not currently an EPC or BEAR authorized user (meaning your e-mail address isn’t in the USAC system), or if you experience problems setting up your One Portal account, call CSB at 888-203-8100.

Link to Diagram: https://isde-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/tlawrence_sde_idaho_gov/EQ-HffQFcjhAlAX5zSBZUCAB_FoBadK0U1HyCjO2roI2JQ?e=Uc9Q9R

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at tlawrence@sde.idaho.gov.

 

-- Todd

 

Funding Year 2020 Wave 12 Released!!!

Hello Everyone,

 

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #12 for FY2020.

 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $88,314.37

 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.

 

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:   

• Go to your landing page
• Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.
• Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
• Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.
• DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.
• If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.
• Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.
• Review your form carefully before you certify it.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can looking into it and see if I can get more information.

 

FRN	Applicant Name	BEN	Committed $$
2099060546	Compass Public Charter School	16043554	$            38,144.59
2099074562	Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Blind	95614	$              3,170.43
2099063312	Kamiah Joint School District Number 304	142684	$              2,581.73
2099079795	Kamiah Joint School District Number 304	142684	$              4,800.00
2099081233	Madison School District 321	142661	$            23,400.00
2099018427	Meridian Technical Charter High School	234247	$              5,332.00
2099070730	Middleton School District 134	142728	$              3,685.50
2099075517	Moscow School District 281	142772	$              3,124.62
2099032537	Salmon School District 291	142674	$              2,075.50

 

 

Please let me know if there are any questions on your funding of Form 486.

 

Thanks,

Todd

 

Funding Year 2020 Wave 8 through 11 Released!!!

Hello Everyone,

 

I am catching up on the weekly funding waves. USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #8 through 11 for FY2020.

 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $1,382,652.94

 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.

 

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:   

• Go to your landing page
• Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.
• Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
• Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.
• DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.
• If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.
• Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.
• Review your form carefully before you certify it.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can looking into it and see if I can get more information.

 

FRN	Applicant Name	BEN	Committed $$$
2099045242	Bishop Kelly High School	96010	$              5,792.00
2099019409	Clarkia Free Library District	232605	$              1,079.89
2099082500	Clearwater Mem Public Library	142690	$              1,920.00
2099027864	Coeur D'Alene School Dist 271	142762	$            12,900.02
2099027863	Coeur D'Alene School Dist 271	142762	$            38,229.77
2099027865	Coeur D'Alene School Dist 271	142762	$              7,560.86
2099066244	Coeur D'Alene Tribal School	96068	$            81,000.00
2099060491	Compass Public Charter School	16043554	$              9,807.05
2099017410	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            16,716.00
2099017412	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            75,012.00
2099028025	Emmett School District 221	142705	$          792,000.00
2099027896	Emmett School District 221	142705	$              9,100.00
2099008299	Glenns Ferry Jt Sch Dist 192	142709	$              2,913.33
2099077604	Idaho Falls School District 91	142651	$            60,661.44
2099040249	Joint School District Number 243	16039042	$                 425.95
2099040236	Joint School District Number 243	16039042	$                 863.52
2099016332	Kellogg Joint School Dist 391	142769	$            11,972.80
2099043301	Lake Pend Oreille School District #84	198474	$            32,480.03
2099052881	Lewiston School District 340	142677	$            21,825.20
2099072056	Madison School District 321	142661	$              9,021.06
2099067349	Meadows Valley School Dist 11	142736	$              6,839.20
2099071711	Meridian Library District	142727	$              2,473.57
2099071685	Meridian Library District	142727	$              2,758.45
2099071667	Meridian Library District	142727	$              2,790.18
2099043325	Mountain Home School Dist 193	142732	$            18,060.00
2099036503	New Plymouth School Dist 372	142737	$              3,780.00
2099017687	Prairie-River Library District	142688	$              4,366.62
2099017652	Prairie-River Library District	142688	$              5,184.00
2099017656	Prairie-River Library District	142688	$              6,696.00
2099074305	Treasure Valley Classical Academy	17020972	$              6,776.00
2099007826	Vallivue School District 139	142695	$            24,528.00
2099007824	Vallivue School District 139	142695	$            47,520.00
2099060533	Wendell School District 232	142648	$            54,000.00
2099061598	Wendell School District 232	142648	$              5,600.00

 

 

Please let me know if there are any questions on your funding of Form 486.

 

Thanks,

Todd