Interim Report on the Department of Labor's Management of the ERISA Enforcement Program
HRD-85-82
Published: Jun 24, 1985. Publicly Released: Jul 05, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on its ongoing review of the Department of Labor's management of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) enforcement program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should direct OPWBP to develop a comprehensive, long-term enforcement strategy. |
Closed – Implemented
The Secretary of Labor approved a long-term enforcement strategy in December 1986.
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should periodically track the progress of the enforcement strategy. |
Closed – Implemented
During 1987, Labor modified the strategy's case tracking system to ensure the necessary measurement of the progress and results of the investigations conducted under the plan. There will be an ongoing assessment of accomplishments and the need for any modification of issues pursued under the plan. Significant issue cases are being tracked separately.
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should hold key program managers accountable for adhering to the strategy and producing results unless changes are adequately justified and approved. |
Closed – Implemented
Managers' rating standards have been changed to include implementation of the strategy as a critical element.
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