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Total entries: 500   (Listed alphabetically by title)


0916-0033 | Incident Reports (G.P.A.)

Description:  This schedule contains reports of incidents of suspected criminal activity investigated by sworn peace officers or reports of incidents of miscellaneous non-criminal activity investigated by sworn peace officers or security personnel.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0474-07-009 | “Backed Out” Insurance Records

Description:  Insurance records that have been "backed out." A "backed-out" record is one that is submitted then removed by the insurance company. The record could be a new policy or a termination.

Retention:  3 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


0462-0128 | 401 Water Quality Certification Files

Description:  May include correspondence, water quality certifications issued under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, applications/requests for 401 certifications, project plans and specifications, maps, public participation documentation; joint public notices, and documents related to 404 application submitted to federal permitting authorities.

Retention:  15 years

Updated:  October 20, 2022


0469-01-005 | A-133 Audits Submitted by Grant Recipients

Description:  Records documenting the conduct of the A-133 Audits submitted by grantees-Nutrition Division, Georgia Pre-K Division, and Child Care Development Funds

Retention:  3 years after the end of the calendar year


1975-0148 | Abattoir, Rendering Plant, and Meat/Poultry Processing Plant License Files

Description:  Documents relating to licensing a rendering plant, abattoir, meat processing plant and/or poultry processing plant

Retention:  1 year


0000-0418 | Abattoir/Meat Plant Blueprint Files

Description:  The file consists of blueprints of abattoirs and meat processing plants licensed and inspected by the Department

Retention:  1 year


1973-0214 | Abnormal Hemoglobin Test Report File

Description: 

Retention:  2 years


1975-0126 | Abolished Board, Bureau and Committee Appointment Files

Description:  Documents relating to appointments, commissions and Senate Confirmations of persons to abolished boards, bureaus and committees

Retention:  25 years


1973-0496A | Absent Parent Locator/Recovery Files

Description:  Locating absent parents of children receiving Public Assistance and to collecting child support monies from such parents.

Retention:  Unlocated parent: Retain until determination that parent cannot be located. Located parent: 1 year after child's eligibility for public assistance is terminated.


0415-0004 | Academic Action Authorizations

Description:  This series documents actions taken by the college against a student, including dismissal, suspension, and demotion.

Retention:  5 years after graducation or date of last attendance

Legal Citation:  AACRAO 2000 ed. Retention Schedule C, page 16


0413-0003 | Academic Auditing Data Audit and Assessment Audit Reports

Description:  Records and reports relating to assessment and data audit evaluations of a school or Local Education Agency (LEA).

Retention:  5 years after the end of the calendar year.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


0415-0010 | Academic Standing Reports

Description:  This series documents student academic standing, including academic deficiency and the status changes of academically deficient students.

Retention:  3 years from date of creation of report


1973-0514 | Accident Case Files

Description: 

Retention:  3 years


1973-0513 | Accident Experience Files

Description: 

Retention:  5 years


0408-0037 | Accident Reports

Description:  This series documents reports of accidents involving elevators, boilers, and carnival and amusement equipment. Document types include accident investigation official report and supporting evidence.

Retention:  4 years after equipment is demolished or replaced

Updated:  April 27, 2021


0467-0010 | Accountability Logs

Description:  Documentation of location or destination of an inmate when he or she leaves their assigned dormitory or housing unit.

Retention:  6 months.


0403-02-004 | Accounting Records

Description:  Records include: accounts payable files; accounts receivable files; bank statements; cancelled checks, vouchers, and EFTS; cash balances and reconciliations; cost accounting records; deposit slips and reconciliations; invoices; journal entries (journal vouchers); outstanding obligations; payment schedules; purchase orders; receipts; returned checks; reconciliations; refund/disbursement requests; moving expenses; agency-paid individual memberships and activities in professional organizations; registration fees; and travel authorization and reimbursement records.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  October 25, 2023


1979-0166A | Accounting Records for Child Support Enforcement

Description:  Collecting payments from deserting parents for support of their child(ren), who receive public assistance; and distributing those funds to the proper authorities.

Retention:  See original documentation


0406-0015 | Accreditation Records

Description:  This series documents the Department's NASCUS and CSBS accreditation. The series includes documents submitted by the Department to obtain accreditation and correspondence with the appropriate entity.

Retention:  1 version retained until superseded

Updated:  April 25, 2018


0406-0009 | Active Financial Institutions - Approvals

Description:  This series documents the approvals granted by the Department to financial institutions regarding their operations. The series consists of non-routine regulatory approvals and requests thereof, including charter approvals and approvals of parity, legal lending limits, business line expansion, and changes of control.

Retention:  5 years after expiration

Updated:  April 25, 2018


0406-0005 | Active Financial Institutions - General Files

Description:  This series documents records of the Department's active financial institutions. The series includes progress reports, IBFRs (Individual Biographical Financial Reports), annual audit reports, and responses to regulatory correspondence. The series does not include records that are otherwise included in other record retention schedules.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 25, 2018


0406-0006 | Active Financial Institutions - Work Paper Files

Description:  This series documents work papers of active financial institutions and licensees and registrants. The work papers support the review, analysis, opinions, and conclusions of examination of financial institutions, licensees, and registrants. The series includes notes, memoranda, reports, correspondence, communications, and other records in connection with the examination, visitation, or target review.

Retention:  1 set of work papers retained until superseded

Updated:  April 27, 2021


1974-0088 | Active Member Files

Description: 

Retention:  Retain until member is retired, disabled, refunded, or ineligible and then transfer to the appropriate file for further retention.


0409-0004 | ADA Self-Evaluations and Transitions Plans

Description:  A self-evaluation is a public entity's assessment of its current policies and practices. The self-evaluation identifies and corrects those policies and practices that are inconsistent with Title II's requirements. A transition plan addresses how an agency plans to deal with the physical barriers in its facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs, activities, or services to individuals with disabilities.

Retention:  3 years or superseded, whichever is longer.

Updated:  April 05, 2017


0405-03-015 | ADAP/HICP Application Records

Description:  Records documenting ADAP and HICP application records. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provide HIV/AIDS medications to low-income individuals living with HIV who have little or no coverage from private or third party insurance. The Health Insurance Continuation Program (HICP) assists eligible HIV patients pay their health insurance premiums.

Retention:  3 years


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