Cable Franchise Fee Audits

Ensure cable providers pay every dollar owed to your jurisdiction.

Spend Cubes helps cities, counties, and local government entities verify that cable providers are accurately reporting revenues and remitting the correct franchise fees owed under local franchise agreements and ordinances.

Cable franchise fees are typically self-reported by providers, and errors or exclusions can persist for years without independent review. Our audits ensure your jurisdiction receives full and accurate franchise fee payments, both retroactively and going forward.

Service Summary

Service
Cable Franchise Fee Audits
Who it's for
Cities, counties, towns, villages, special districts
What we review
Franchise agreements, revenue reporting, remittances
Typical outcomes
Significant recoveries + improved compliance
Coverage
U.S. Nationwide

Who This Service Is For

Local Governments | U.S. Nationwide

This service is designed for:

    Cities and municipalities
    Counties
    Towns and villages
    Special districts and authorities

Simple rule: If cable providers self-report franchise fees to your jurisdiction, an audit is warranted.

Government Only Service

What We Audit

We conduct a detailed review of:

Cable franchise agreements and ordinances
Gross revenue definitions and exclusions
Provider revenue reporting methodologies
Franchise fee calculations and remittances
Subscriber counts and service categories
Credits, offsets, and deductions claimed by providers

All of these issues span multiple audit years, creating meaningful recovery opportunities.

Our Cable Franchise Audit Process

1
Franchise Agreement & Ordinance Review
2
Provider Data Request & Validation
3
Revenue Reconciliation & Testing
4
Underpayment Identification & Quantification
5
Audit Support & Recovery Assistance

We support jurisdictions throughout the audit lifecycle and assist with resolution discussions when authorized.

Typical Results

Significant
One-time franchise fee recoveries
Improved
Accuracy in future franchise payments
Stronger
Long-term compliance from providers

How We Work

Minimal demand on municipal staff
Fully compliant and defensible audit methodology
Clear reporting and documentation
Transparent, professional engagement with providers

Pricing Model

100% Contingency-Based

Alternative fee structures available if required.

Are You Receiving All Franchise Fees Owed?

A short, no-obligation review can help determine whether underreporting or recovery opportunities exist.

Request a Free Cable Franchise Fee Assessment