§1143a Studies by Comptroller General

Summary

The Comptroller General can study employee benefit plans when any Member of Congress asks. The study can look at how those plans affect workers, plan members, and people who get benefits. To do this, the Comptroller General or an authorized representative may examine and copy books, records, papers, and other information held by plan administrators, plan sponsors, employers, or service providers if the information is relevant. The Comptroller General must not reveal the identity of any person or employer when sharing the information. Definitions (one line each): employee benefit plan (the plan), participant (someone covered), administrator (person who runs the plan), beneficiary (person who receives benefits), plan sponsor (who sets up the plan), employee, and employer. These rules took effect on April 7, 1986.