Allocation of Plan Expenses

[Guest KEK]

Let's assume a Plan pays reasonable non-settlor expenses. Can these expenses be allocated to participants on a fixed amount per participant basis (e.g. $3 per month per participant)?

Usually, we see admin expenses allocated like earnings based on account balances. But is a fixed amount allowed under ERISA?

Thanks!

[JohnCheek]

I have seen many DC plans that allocated administrative costs as a flat annual change per account. (Most of those were multiemployer plans.)