April Plan Sponsor Checklist

  • If a plan audit is required in connection with the Form 5500, make arrangements with an independent accountant/auditor for the audit to be completed before the Form 5500 due date (calendar-year plans).
  • Audit first quarter payroll and plan deposit dates to ensure compliance with the Department of Labor’s rules regarding timely deposit of participant contributions and loan
  • Verify that employees who became eligible for the plan between January 1 and March 31 received and returned an enrollment Follow up for forms that were not returned.