by David Torrillo | May 13, 2021 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b), Uncategorized
As a firm which specializes in the audits of employee benefit plans, we continually monitor accounting, regulatory and current events which may impact plans. As a member of the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), we recently attended the May 2021...
by David Torrillo | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced new guidance for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on how to protect the retirement benefits of America’s workers. Read...
by David Torrillo | Mar 10, 2021 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, Policy Updates
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, HR 1319) is expected to become law. Key benefit plan provisions[i] are highlighted below. Many of these affect funding provisions for defined benefit plans. Read...
by David Torrillo | Jan 15, 2021 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration recently posted new guidance on Missing Participants including: Missing Participants – Best Practices for Pension Plans; Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2021-01, Temporary Enforcement Policy...
by David Torrillo | Dec 23, 2020 | Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The Consolidated Appropriations Act – 2021, was approved by the House and Senate late Dec. 21 but still must be signed by the President to become law. The legislation includes an extension of retirement-based disaster relief, CARES Act clarifications for money...