Retention Periods

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Retention Periods used by the Massachusetts State Government.
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idFunctionSeries name (* =perm not required for destruction)Legal citationDisposition periodHardcopy retention requiredSeries numberDate last revised
26Administration.Retirement Board, Reports toc.32, s.23After completion of satisfactory audit.No23.2602/05/1993
27Administration.Transfer of Fundsc.44, s.33BAfter completion of satisfactory audit.No23.2702/05/1993
28Administration.Vouchersc.41, ss.50, 551 year if record copy is kept centrally e.g., by Accountant/Auditor otherwise 7 years, provided satisfactory audit has been completed.No23.2802/05/1993
29Administration.Warrantsc.41, ss.50, 55After completion of satisfactory audit.No23.2902/05/1993
30Administration.Work SheetsAfter completion of satisfactory audit.No23.302/05/1993
31Personnel.Absence Reports (Daily)2 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.3102/05/1993
32Personnel.Absence Reports (Weekly)2 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.3202/05/1993
33Personnel.Accident Report Forms7 years.No23.3302/05/1993
34Personnel.Appointment Certificatesc.41, s.96B20 years after termination (personnel file 23.50).No23.3402/05/1993
35Personnel.Leave Reports (Authorized)3 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.3502/05/1993
36Personnel.Accident Reports (a) Personal Injury7 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.36A02/05/1993
37Personnel.Accident Reports (b) Property Damage3 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.36B02/05/1993
38Personnel.Civil Service Approvalsc.31, s.620 years after termination (personnel file 23.50).No23.3702/05/1993
39Personnel.Civil Service Forms20 years after termination (personnel file 23.50).No23.3802/05/1993
40Personnel.Court Witness Travel Expensec.262, s53BAfter completion of satisfactory audit.No23.3902/05/1993
41Personnel.Daily Assignment Sheets2 years.No23.402/05/1993
42Personnel.Drill Reports3 years.No23.4102/05/1993
43Personnel.Payroll Deduction ReportsAfter use if record copy is kept centrally e.g., by Treasurer, otherwise after completion of satisfactory audit.No23.4202/05/1993
44Personnel.Earning Reports1 year if record copy is kept centrally e.g., by Accountant/Auditor or Treasurer, otherwise 60 years.No23.4302/05/1993
45Personnel.Employment Applications (Unhired)CFR 1602.30(A)2 years following filling of position or cancellation of vacancy, provided no litigation is pending.No23.4402/05/1993
46Personnel.Equipment Loan Report (for Long Term Use)After return of equipment.No23.4502/05/1993
47Personnel.Group Insurance Reports (Blue Cross etc.)2 years.No23.4602/05/1993
48Personnel.Training Report for Individual Employees1 year if copy is filed in personnel file, otherwise 7 years after termination of employee.No23.4702/05/1993
49Personnel.Overtime Reportsc48, s58c3 years, provided no litigation is pending.No23.4802/05/1993
50Personnel.Performance Bondsc.268A, s.177 years.No23.4902/05/1993

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