by Roland|Criss | Jan 20, 2025 | Retirement Plans
VIDEO Certified Public Accountants conducting annual audits of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans frequently identify several significant and common deficiencies. These issues can put plan participants and their assets at risk, potentially leading to penalties and...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 20, 2025 | Retirement Plans, Third Party Risk Management
VIDEO Every provider of services to employee benefit plans that has suffered a cybersecurity breach possessed an independent audit of its information systems policies and practices beforehand. Clearly, a need exists to uniformly predict the likelihood of a breach,...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) took significant regulatory actions to enhance cybersecurity for employee benefit plans. This video highlights the key developments. Potential for Enforcement ActionWhile not explicitly stated, the...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Retirement Plans
VIDEO Understanding the distinctions between investment risk and procedural risk is necessary to ensure that the management of a retirement plan follows true fiduciary standards of care. De-Risking the Fiduciary Role Engaging a risk advisory firm specializing...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In today’s interconnected technology environment, monitoring the capabilities of critical services provided by third parties and their subcontractors is crucial for employee benefit plan managers and plan committees. A robust Third-Party Risk Management (“TPRM”)...
by Roland|Criss | Jan 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Retirement Plans
VIDEO In an era where employee benefits play a crucial role in organizational success, annual assessments are not just a best practice—they are a strategic necessity. The Assessment Framework Annual assessments for employee benefit plans are comprehensive evaluations...