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Grant Files

RDA Number
SW21
Effective Date
Record Series Abstract
This RDA may apply to any Grant Files not covered by a specific RDA. Files included in this record series may include any documents pertaining to grants, such as applications, Contracts, Invoices, Asset Documentation, Monitoring Documentation, Evaluations, Photographs, Reports, Close-out Documents and Correspondence.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Other
If Other, Explain
Files are cut off upon closure of grant and submission of final expenditure report.
Total Retention Years
5
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Destroy
Disposition Notes
Files are cut off upon closure of grant and submission of final expenditure report, maintained for five years, and destroyed at the expiration of retention. Records may be maintained in either paper or electronic format, as long as the electronic content has been verified for completeness, accuracy, and usability. Records in electronic format shall be maintained in Finance and Administration (F&A)/Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) approved software and server environment. Any sensitive or confidential information contained therein shall be destroyed according to standards for the destruction of confidential information.
Record Location
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific location.
File Arrangement
alpha numeric
Media Format Generated
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Generated Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Presentation
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Presentation
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
1970 to current
Agency
Allotment Code
305.13
Annual Accumulation
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of annual accumulation.
Current Volume
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of current volume
Record Value
Administrative
Fiscal
Audit Requirements
Both
Information Shared Outside the State
Yes
Shared Agencies
Federal Government
Essential Record
Yes - Original
Essential Record Stored
Original and duplicate stored in agency in separate locations. Electronic shall be kept or backed up on separate servers.
Essential Record Media Type
Electronic
Confidential
No
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
5
System Name
Records Officer shall document system name or if it is in Edison.
Hardware Description
If stored on the State's Edison System the hardware is maintained by STS/Edison team at their data center. If not on Edison, all hardware for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS).
Software Description
If stored on the State's Edison System the software is maintained by the STS/Edison team. If not on Edison, all software for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). The agency shall use File Types and Formats that are considered High Confidence by STS.
System Location
If stored on the State's Edison System it is maintained by STS/Edison team at their data center. If not on Edison, Agency Records Officer shall document the system location.
Backup Procedures
If stored on the State's Edison System the backup procedures are developed by STS/Edison team. If not on Edison, Backup procedures shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Backup procedures shall be reviewed and tested annually.
Disaster Recovery
If stored on the State's Edison System the disaster recovery plan is created and executed by STS/Edison team. If not on Edison, the Agency shall have a detailed Disaster Recovery Plan for the system in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Disaster Recovery plans shall be reviewed annually.
Data Migration Description
If stored on the State's Edison System the data migration plan is executed by the STS/Edison team. If not on Edison, the Agency shall have a detailed plan for migrating the electronic records in case of a software upgrade/change, hardware replacement, or a disaster.
Records Management Division (RMD)
08-21-2014
No recommended changes
Tennessee State Library and Archives
08-21-2014
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
08-22-2014
We have reviewed RDA SW21 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
08-25-2014
Agency Concurs. Thank you
RMD Director
08-27-2014
SW21 is a request for a new statewide RDA. The retention period will be for five years in paper/electronic format. Recommend approval of SW21.
Public Records Commission
09-10-2014
PRC approved SW21.