VFCP Invitations DOL Philadelphia Region

Appears that DOL Philadelphia Region has started another round of letters inviting participation in VFCP based on transgressions reported on 5500s filed "within the past 2 years" (sample attached).

They're also offering free webinar workshops on VFCP that are open to all and are well worth attending.

Sample DOL VFCP invitation letter 07-17-18_16660886(1).PDF

1 hour ago, Flyboyjohn said:

Appears that DOL Philadelphia Region has started another round of letters inviting participation in VFCP based on transgressions reported on 5500s filed "within the past 2 years" (sample attached).

They're also offering free webinar workshops on VFCP that are open to all and are well worth attending.

Sample DOL VFCP invitation letter 07-17-18_16660886(1).PDF

This is for a transgression other than late deferrals right? 

Yes, this one was the preparer accidently answering Yes to the question on non-exempt transactions when he meant to answer the fidelity bond question.

Ok that makes sense. Good reminder to proof read your work before submitting it to the government 

I do like the tone of this letter better than the late deferral ones that caused a stir a while back.  Its always interesting to see what comes out of Philly...

The DOL has been issuing almost identical letters for late deferrals (we've seen those in the past, and our clients in the "Chicago" district area have gotten some.  ARA/ASPPA has challenged the DOl on the "harshness" of the letter and  apparently has gotten the DOL to reconsider the "threat" - although I haven't seen any more recent ones (the ones I've seen were from April).