This Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records provides a single, consolidated resource for all types of local governments to consult to determine the retention period for records they create. There are no longer separate retention schedules for different types of local governments. By consolidating multiple, disparate retention schedules, this schedule helps to ensure consistent retention and disposition guidance for records that are common to multiple types of local governments. This consolidated Schedule also facilitates modifications to retention periods when there are changes to laws, regulations or other mandates that affect retention.
Previous Schedules Superseded
Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records supersedes and replaces Schedules CO-2, MU-1, MI-1, and ED-1, previously issued by the State Archives. The consent of the Commissioner of Education to use these schedules is withdrawn, and they may not be used to dispose of records. The governing body must utilize this Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records in order to dispose of any records.
