Financial oversight that protects the funds union members depend on.

Novak Francella CPAs supports the Union Labor Advisory Network in helping unions, benefit funds and trustees stay ahead of audits, payroll compliance, reporting requirements and the regulatory issues that keep multiemployer plans strong.

Proud sponsor of ULA Network

How Novak Francella serves unions and benefit funds

Novak Francella works with labor organizations and multiemployer benefit plans every day, pairing audit, compliance and advisory work so fund leaders get clear answers without having to manage several firms at once.

Multiemployer Benefit Plan Audits

Audit and advisory work covering pension, health and welfare, apprentice and training, legal, scholarship and industry promotion funds.

Payroll Compliance Reviews

Testing payroll practices and cost allocation so contributions are reported accurately and funds stay aligned with their collective bargaining agreements.

Internal Controls & Fiduciary Oversight

Reviews that surface risk in how a fund records, reports and safeguards its money, with practical recommendations a fund board can act on.

Advisory, Forensic & Technology Services

Consulting, forensic accounting, technology and operational reviews that go beyond a traditional annual audit engagement.

Education for Labor Leaders

Practical guidance on current financial and regulatory issues, so trustees and union officers can ask better questions and make stronger decisions.

Strengthening financial accountability across the labor community

Through ULA Network, Novak Francella is putting practical financial and regulatory guidance in front of the union leaders and trustees who are responsible for acting on it.

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Strengthen financial & regulatory compliance for labor organizations

Position Novak Francella as a trusted accounting and advisory resource that helps unions and benefit plans navigate evolving financial, reporting and regulatory requirements.

2

Protect & strengthen employee benefit plans

Highlight Novak Francella's expertise in auditing and advising multiemployer benefit plans, including pension, health and welfare, apprentice and training, legal, scholarship and industry promotion funds.

3

Increase awareness of payroll compliance & fund oversight

Educate union and benefit-fund leadership on payroll compliance reviews, internal controls, cost allocation and the practices that support financial accountability and fiduciary responsibility.

4

Expand advisory & educational support for the labor community

Showcase Novak Francella's consulting, forensic, technology and operational services while giving labor leaders practical information on current financial and regulatory issues.

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Increase awareness of specialized labor expertise

Reinforce Novak Francella's position as an accounting and advisory firm focused specifically on labor organizations and multiemployer benefit plans.

How ULA supports Novak Francella's mission

Every piece of Novak Francella content on ULA Network is built around three commitments.

Supports

Strengthens financial oversight, compliance and operational practices for labor organizations and employee benefit plans.

Educates

Informs union leaders, trustees and benefit professionals about accounting, regulatory compliance, payroll reviews, audits and fiduciary responsibilities.

Promotes

Increases awareness of Novak Francella’s specialized accounting, audit, compliance and advisory expertise serving the labor and employee benefit community.

For the people who care about a population and the people in it

Union leadership & fund decision-makers

  • Union leadership and officers
  • Trustees and pension fund administrators
  • Benefit fund boards
  • Labor organizations

Benefit professionals & their partners

  • Fund administrators and finance staff
  • Accountants, auditors and consultants
  • Apprentice, training and scholarship fund committees

Looking to strengthen your fund's financial oversight?

Tell us a little about your organization and ULA Network will connect you with Novak Francella.