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The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) requires plan administrators to annually prepare and file various documents with the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Due to increased errors and deficiencies in plan administration, the DOL requires plan sponsors with more than 100 eligible participants to engage an independent certified public accountant. Working with fiduciaries, plan sponsors, administrators, and trustees, we help identify and resolve plan issues.
Common Operational Deficiencies
The DOL and IRS focus on common operational deficiencies such as:
Late Deposit Deferrals: Employers are required to deposit deferrals after each pay date on a timely basis.
ERISA Section 404(c) Violations: Section 404(c) permits retirement plans to transfer the responsibility and liability for selecting investment options to participants. Since most plans do not comply with Section 404(c) requirements, companies should not believe they will be afforded protection for participants’ investment decisions under this provision.
Correction of Operational Deficiencies: Employers can correct instances of non-compliance in qualified plans without requesting advance IRS approval; however, the proper correction method must be used.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits Are Complex
ERISA regulations are complex and highly technical. We audit retirement plans for compliance and help avoid costly penalties and time-consuming investigations.
