Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) is a DOL self correction program for certain fiduciary violations:
Delinquent Participant Contributions and Participant Loan Repayments to Pension Plans
Delinquent Participant Contributions to Insured Welfare Plans
Delinquent Participant Contributions to Welfare Plan Trusts
Fair Market Interest Rate Loans to Parties in Interest
Below Market Interest Rate Loans to Parties in Interest
Below Market Interest Rate Loans to Non-Parties in Interest
Below Market Interest Rate Loans Due to Delay in Perfecting Security Interest
Participant Loans Failing to Comply with Plan Provisions for Amount, Duration, or Level Amortization
Defaulted Participant Loans
Purchase of Assets by Plans from Parties in Interest
Sale of Assets by Plans to Parties in Interest
Sale and Leaseback of Property to Sponsoring Employers
Purchase of Assets from Non-Parties in Interest at More Than Fair Market Value
Sale of Assets to Non-Parties in Interest at Less Than Fair Market Value
Holding of an Illiquid Asset Previously Purchased by Plan
Benefit Payments Based on Improper Valuation of Plan Assets
Payment of Duplicate, Excessive, or Unnecessary Compensation
Improper Payment of Expenses by Plan
Payment of Dual Compensation to Plan Fiduciaries
Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) is part of the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) for correcting plan errors such as
Maintaining a valid, up-to-date plan document.
Following the terms of the plan document while operating the plan.
Complying with federal tax law requirements while operating the plan.