26 Sep The DOL Audit: Understanding the spectrum of risk

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The best way to survive a Department of Labor (DOL) audit is to avoid them, but audits happen. Continue reading learn about the spectrum of risks....

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06 Sep Avoiding red flags: How to lower your plan’s audit risk

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Do you know how to lower your plan’s audit risk? Plans of any size can be selected for an audit by the IRS and the DOL. Read on to learn more. ...

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05 May Don’t Neglect Written Policies and Procedures

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Many smaller companies simply don’t have the bandwidth to get them completed. The CEO of a ten-person company is most likely also the HR Manager, CFO, and buyer of office supplies....

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04 May Death and Taxes for Qualified Plans

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An IRS plan audit uniquely focuses an employer’s mind on the core identity of its qualified retirement plan, which is that of a tax exempt organization, but one whose exemption (or “qualification”) requirements are far pickier than those applicable to one’s favorite charity....

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13 Apr How to Prepare for a HIPAA Audit

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Original post benefitnews.com The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights has announced it will be launching phase two of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act audit program. Advisers can help clients prepare by updating policies and procedures, among other steps. HIPAA provides...

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14 Mar Using Compliance Reviews to Prepare Employers for Audit

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Original post benefitsnews.com A retirement plan sponsor has a fiduciary duty to ensure that the plan complies with all federal and state rules and regulations. Plan sponsors must follow the plan’s provisions without deviating from them unless the plan has been amended accordingly. Failure to follow...

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10 Feb Audit: What should I expect from a Department of Labor audit?

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Employers should keep in mind that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) can audit employers at any time, although the most common reason for a DOL audit is a complaint from an employee....

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29 Jun Preparing for a DOL Audit with a Mock Interview

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Originally posted by Bill Olson on June 23, 2015 on ubabenefits.com. As the likelihood of an audit from the U.S. Department of Labor increases, every organization should be prepared so that this potential disaster can be handled with confidence. Conducting a mock audit can be key...

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11 Jun It’s Not a Matter of “If,” But “When” You Get Audited By the U.S. Department of Labor

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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to a health plan audit by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Read more here...

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11 Apr DOL Begins Auditing Group Health Plans

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Employers should consider taking a serious look at their group health plans, not only for compliance with the PPACA, but also with the long standing mandates for group health plans - ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and others laws....

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