Core Data
RDA Number
SW41
Effective Date
Mon, 10/20/2025
Record Series Abstract
This series documents the investigations that are undertaken based on complaints or referrals received involving but not limited to the abuse of state funds. Records include, but not limited to, research investigation notes, correspondence, files relative to investigation and any pertinent law enforcement data. Confidential investigation shall be kept under agency specific RDA.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Other
If Other, Explain
At end of investigation/case closure
Total Retention Years
10
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Destroy
Disposition Notes
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 systems that meet or exceed standards of Finance and Administration (F&A)/Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) approved software and server environment.
Worksheet
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: Email
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
2000 to current
Agency
Allotment Code
30513
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
Legal
Audit Requirements
State
Information Shared Outside the State
No
Essential Record
Yes - Original
Essential Record Stored
Essential Records stored in agency and state records center.
Essential Record Media Type
Paper
Confidential
No
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
10 years
Records Center Retention Period
0
Electronic Records Plan Inventory
System Name
Records Officer shall document system name
Hardware Description
All hardware for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS)
Software Description
All software for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Agency shall use File Types and Formats that are considered High Confidence by STS.
System Location
Agency Records Officer shall document the system location.
Backup Procedures
Backup procedures shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Backup procedures shall be reviewed and tested annually.
Disaster Recovery
The Agency shall have a detailed Disaster Recovery Plan for the system in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Disaster Recovery plans shall be reviewed annually.
Data Migration Description
The Agency shall have a detailed plan for migrating the electronic records in case of a software upgrade/change, hardware replacement, or a disaster.
RDA Comments
Records Management Division (RMD)
Thu, 09/04/2025
No recommended changes.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
Tue, 09/09/2025
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
Fri, 09/05/2025
We have reviewed RDA SW41 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
Wed, 09/10/2025
No recommended changes.
RMD Director
Tue, 09/16/2025
Statewide RDA SW41 is a request to revise an RDA. The retention period will remain ten years and destroy. The format will be paper/electronic. The Abstract, Disposition Notes, and Worksheet have been updated. Recommend approval of the request to revise Statewide RDA SW41.
Public Records Commission
Mon, 10/20/2025
PRC approves RDA SW41
