MAN-08 Records Retention and Retention Schedule

The Medina County District Library Records Commission as described in ORC Section 149.411 shall meet at least once each calendar year to review obsolete records for disposal and to approve revisions to the MCDL Records Retention Schedule. Revised schedules will be processed according to ORC Section 149.381 through the Ohio history connection and the Auditor of State.

The Fiscal Officer is responsible for submitting any required forms and records schedules as approved by the Records Commission to any designated agency. After the approval period of the designated agency and/or Auditor of State, the Fiscal Officer is responsible for the disposal of records.

Records Retention Schedule (RC-2)
Revised: 10-16-2017, 09-16-2019, 08-17-2020

Record SeriesNameDescriptionRetention PeriodMedia TypeLocationCustodian
ADM 01Annual Report to State LibraryAnnual survey reported to Library of Ohio.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant file drawersAdministration Office
ADM 02Art Show DocumentsApplications, waivers and inventories of art exhibits.Current year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 03Board of Trustees Agenda PacketAgendas, minutes, reports and resolutions prepared for Board meetings.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicDirector’s office or basement storage / Shared driveAdministration Office
ADM 04Board of Trustee FilesBoard member applications, contact info and appointment documents.6 years after service provided auditedPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant filesAdministration Office
ADM 05Board of Trustees History ListOngoing record of Board members' service, contact, and committee information.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 06Board ResolutionsOngoing and annual list of Board-approved resolutions.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant files / Policy ManualAdministration Office; Human Resources
ADM 07Bond/Levy Non-fiscal InformationLetters, campaign plans, and strategies for library bond or levy issues.Current and 1 previous bond or levyPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant file drawersAdministration Office
ADM 08Consultant ReportsReports submitted by consultants engaged by the library.Until no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 09End of Year Statistics SummarySummary of one calendar year non-fiscal statistics.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 10Incident ReportsWritten reports of incidents or accidents involving public and/or staff.Current year plus 5 yearsPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 11News ArticlesCopies of articles from local media mentioning the library.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicDirector’s office or basement storage roomAdministration Office
ADM 12Non-monetary Donation FormsIn-kind donations of books, items, services, or products.Current year plus 5 yearsPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant file drawersAdministration Office
ADM 13Reference Survey TalliesSemi-annual tally sheets used to count reference questions.Until data entered in spreadsheetPaper & ElectronicSenior Administrative Assistant file drawersAdministration Office
ADM 14Reference Survey SummaryCompleted summary of reference survey.Current year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 15Statistics SpreadsheetsMonthly non-fiscal library usage statistics.Current year plus 5 yearsPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 16Strategic PlansFormal Board-adopted plans outlining library development and goals for specific periods.Current year plus 2 previous plansPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 17United Way Pledge FormsPledge forms that staff complete for payroll deduction/donations to United Way.Current year plus 2 previous years, provided auditedPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
ADM 18Recordings of Board MeetingsAudio/visual/digital recordings of Board meetings.Until minutes are approved by Board of TrusteesPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileAdministration Office
FIN 01Annual Appropriations ResolutionAs adopted by library Board of Trustees; submitted annually to Medina County Auditor.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Electronic version in Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 02Annual Financial ReportSubmitted to Auditor of State annually; includes Management Discussion and Analysis, Notes, and required financial statements.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 03Annual Financial Report NoticePublic notice that financial statement is available for review.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 04Annual Permanent BudgetAdopted by the Board; used as guideline for revenue and expenses.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 05Annual Tax BudgetPreliminary alternative tax budget; submitted to Medina County Auditor by July 20th of each year.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 06Bank Deposit ReceiptsIssued from bank upon deposit of library receipts; with backup documentation.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 07Bank StatementsMonthly bank statements.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 08Bank Account ReconciliationsBank account reconciliation documents and reports.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 09Bankruptcy NoticesReceived by library noting people whose bankruptcy has been approved by a bankruptcy court or judge.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 10Bids - ConstructionFormal bidding responses for construction, renovation, or alterations per Ohio Revised Code 3375.41 (successful/unsuccessful).16 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 11Biennial Audit ReportAuditor of State’s or independent accounting firm’s full audit report, including Management Letter if applicable.PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFiscal Officer File CabinetFiscal Officer
FIN 12Bond Issue DocumentsOfficial statements, debt documents, repayment schedules, and refunding documents if applicable.6 years after debt retired provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 13Building Blue PrintsOfficial building blueprints.PERMANENT or 6 years after salePaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 14Cancelled ChecksElectronic copies of library-issued checks cleared through the bank.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 15Cash Register Error FormUsed to record an error in transaction type or amount when collecting fines and fees.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 16Certificate of Available ResourcesCertificate of the total amount from all sources available for expenditures, filed annually with County Auditor.6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 17Claims and LitigationCourt and legal documentation related to claims and litigation.16 years after case closed and all appeals exhaustedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 18Construction FilesAll requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and copies of checks pertaining to major library construction projects.16 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet / Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 19Contracts/Service AgreementsWith vendors, independent contractors, program presenters, others6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 20Credit Card ReceiptsPayment and settlement of credit card transactions for receipt of fines/fees/other receipts6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 21Depository AgreementsAgreements with banks for deposit of public funds as approved by library Board of Trustees6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 22Deposit Reconciliation FormUsed to record and reconcile cash register drawer with bank deposit6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 23Distribution statement - PLF/LLGSFMonthly receipt statements of Public Library Fund/Library & Local Govt Support Fund state tax revenues from Medina County Auditor6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 24Donation Record FormUsed to record monetary donations exceeding threshold set by Board policy6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 25Equipment Inventory FormUsed to record fixed assets to add to inventory6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 26E-rate DocumentsContracts, documentation, voucher packets, and forms filed with federal Universal Services Administrative Company Schools and Library division reimbursement program6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 27Errors and Omissions Insurance PoliciesIssued by insurance company6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 28Financial ledgers and journalsAccounting system-generated reports of transactions entered and posted6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 29Fixed Asset InventoryInventories of fixed assets over threshold set by Board of Trustees6 years and audited and superseded by updated inventoryPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 30General Liability, Property, and Automobile insurance policiesIssued by insurance company6 years after completion with no legal action and all claims settledPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 31Grant FilesApplications, awards and financial reports filed with granting agency6 years after audited and all private, local, state and federal reporting and accounting requirements were metPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 32ILS System Reconciliation RecordsDaily and monthly reconciliation spreadsheets for comparing fines and fees collected to ILS system6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 33IRS W-9 FormsCompleted by independent contractor providing Federal Identification or Social Security number6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 34IRS 1099 FormsCompleted and filed IRS 1099 forms and 1098 form10 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 35Journal Entry and ReportsJournals and supporting documentation for posting to accounting system6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 36Leases - Buildings and EquipmentSigned leases for buildings and equipment6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 37Monthly Financial ReportIncludes reports from accounting system -- Statement of Cash, Bank Report, Revenue Report, Expense Report, Checks Written6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFiscal Officer File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 38Ohio Sales Tax Reports and Remittance RecordsReporting and remittances of Ohio sales taxes as collected on items resold6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 39OPERS Independent Contactor Acknowledgement Form (PEDACKN)Completed by independent contractor acknowledging non-public employee statusPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 40Payroll Ledgers and Journal Entry ReportsTransaction and documentation for posting payroll expenses to accounting system6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 41Pledged Collateral StatementsQuarterly statements issued by banks showing collateral for public funds deposits as required by Ohio Revised Code6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 42Prevailing wage statementsDocumentation of contractors' proof of payment to workers as required by Ohio Revised Code for some construction projects6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 43Purchase OrdersSigned; for library purchase of goods and services; accounting system-generated6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 44Purchase RequisitionsApproved completed form generated by library staff requesting purchase of goods or services6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 45Real Estate Tax Settlement StatementsStatements of semi-annual distribution of real estate taxes collected by County Auditor6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 46Real property Acquisition RecordsDocumentation of real property purchased by library BoardPERMANENT until soldPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 47Real Property Sale RecordsDocumentation of real property sold by library Board6 years after sale and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 48Records Retention Schedule (RC-2)Form and document as approved by Records Commission and filed with Ohio Historical Society and Auditor of StatePERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 49Records Disposal, Certificate of (RC-3)Form and document as approved by Records Commission and filed with Ohio Historical Society and Auditor of StatePERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 50Request for Advance of Taxes CollectedAnnual request for advance of taxes collected; sent to Medina County auditor6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 51Request for Proposal ResponsesProposals as submitted in response to a Request for Proposal for goods and services (successful/unsuccessful)6 years after completion and auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 52Surety BondsPublic official surety bonds; original and renewal documents6 years after completion and audited; with no legal action and all claims settledPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 53Surplus/Obsolete Equipment formUsed to record surplus/obsolete equipment to be sold or disposed of and to update fixed asset inventory6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 54Tax Resolution Accepting Rates/AmountsResolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
FIN 55Voucher PacketsAccounts payable invoices and copies of checks issued for payment6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office File Cabinet/ Electronic File - Finance DriveFiscal Officer
GEN 01General CorrespondenceCommunications to and from library administration, management and staff, all others; includes emailUntil no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicAll locationsAll staff
GEN 02Transient RecordsCopies, drafts, proofs, post-its, voicemailsUntil no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicAll locationsAll staff
HRO 01Benefit Plans - Premium Conversion PlansPlan documents, agreements, plan information, enrollees, rate sheets6 years after term of plan provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 02Bureau of Workers Comp Employee ClaimsIndividual employee claims and BWC determinations11 years after date of final paymentPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 03Bureau of Workers Comp - PERRP FormSummary of Work Related Injury Forms6 years provided audited and if no legal action and all claims settledPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 04Bureau of Workers Comp - Safety CouncilSemi-annual reports and rewards6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 05Collective Bargaining AgreementsSigned agreements, revisions, formal negotiation notes with SEIU District 1199PERMANENTPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 06DOT Drug TestingPre-employment testing results, random drug and alcohol selections and results6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 07Employee Personnel FilesApplications, recommended hire forms, confirmation letters, background checks, performance plans, tax forms, sick bank request forms, leave of absence forms, change forms, payroll deduction forms8 years after termination and audited, with OPERS and Personal History Sheets removed and retained separatelyPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 08Form I-9 Immigration Reform and Control ActI-9 forms completed by employees4 years after no longer required by law, which is 3 years after date of hire, or 1 year after termination, whichever is laterPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 09Health and Safety SurveysAnnual health and safety surveys completed by staff6 years and auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 10Job Postings/Interview MaterialsJob postings, interviewed candidates' resumes, employment applications and interview questionsCurrent plus 4 yearsPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 11Legal Opinions and MattersHuman resource related questions and opinions related to employment, benefits, compensationPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 12Minors Employed ListEmployees under age 18 as posted3 years or no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 13Personal History SheetsRunning history of employment - date of hire, changes, leave of absencesPERMANENT - pull from personnel file at terminationPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 14Policy and Procedure ManualPrevious versions of policiesCurrent plus 6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 15Sick Bank DocumentsEnrollment forms, eligibility reports, statements6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 16Sub Lists - Internal and ExternalList of employees requesting to work additional hours, correspondence, hours worked6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 17Sunday Forms and SchedulesSign-up forms, correspondence, schedules6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 18Union CorrespondenceCorrespondence to/from Union, new hires, other information6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 19Volunteer and Practicum Student InformationApplications, reference release forms, background check results3 years after removal from Volunteer listPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 20Request for Attendance/Reimbursement at Library Meeting, Workshop or Conference FormApproved requests for staff attendance at workshops, conferences or meetings2 yearsPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 21Educational Sign-In SheetsSign-in sheets of staff attending trainings2 yearsPaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
HRO 22Employment Applications - Non-interviewed applicantsEmployment applications for applicants who were not interviewed1 year after application datePaper & ElectronicHR File cabinetHR Manager
MAN 01Annual reportLibrary publication of annual summary of activity, statistics, progress, accomplishments and financesPERMANENT beginning 2012Paper & ElectronicCommunity Relations electronic filesCommunity Relations Manager
MAN 02Book Locker RequestsMember information used to request a book locker1 dayPaper & ElectronicCustomer Service DeskCustomer Service staff
MAN 03Branch Specific Employee HandbooksBranch specific information, emergency procedures, opening/closing procedures, etc.Until superseded by revisionsPaper & ElectronicBranch Manager’s FilesBranch Managers
MAN 04Department, Team, Committee and Staff meeting agendas and notesTaken by department head, manager or supervisor of regular meetingsUntil no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicDocuments of individual managers and supervisorsIndividual managers and supervisors
MAN 05Library Art InventoryArtwork owned by the library system6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicCommunity Relations filesCommunity Relations Manager
MAN 06Library Card ApplicationsApplication to receive new library card; includes application for e-cardUntil data is entered into SirsiPaper & ElectronicCustomer Service DeskCustomer Service staff
MAN 07Library Live newsletterPeriodical publication describing current library activities and servicesPERMANENT beginning 2014Paper & ElectronicCommunity Relations electronic filesCommunity Relations Manager
MAN 08Meeting Room ReservationsInformation from public provided to reserve library meeting roomsCurrent month plus 1 monthPaper & ElectronicEvanced Event softwareCustomer Service staff
MAN 09Reconsideration of Library Material FormCompleted by members questioning collection materialCurrent year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicCollection Resources manager’s filesCollection Resources Manager
MAN 10Non-paid Presenter AgreementsAgreement with program presenters not receiving paymentCurrent year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileEvents Coordinator
MAN 11Press ReleasesFormal release of information to the public regarding libraryCurrent year plus 2 yearsPaper & ElectronicCommunity Relations electronic filesCommunity Relations Manager
MAN 12Event RegistrationsNames of public registered to attend library programs30 days after program concludesPaper & ElectronicEvanced Event Software/electronic fileEvents Coordinator
MAN 13Promotional MaterialsPrinted copies, digital files, website graphics, photos, videos, sound recordings or any other audio visual media used to promote or advertise library functions, events or servicesUntil no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicVaried mediaCommunity Relations Manager
MAN 14Regular Reports from Staff to Manager or SupervisorSummary of monthly accomplishments and progress to supervisor or managerCurrent year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicDocuments of individual managers and supervisorsIndividual managers and supervisors
MAN 15Response to Member Review of Library MaterialsCorrespondence to member in response to review of library materialCurrent year plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicCollection Resources manager’s filesCollection Resources Manager
MAN 16Staff SchedulesWeekly record of staff schedules, staff requests for schedule changes, and subs calledCurrent plus 1 yearPaper & ElectronicManager and Supervisor filesManagers and Supervisors
MAN 17Summer Reading StatisticsSpreadsheets detailing numbers of summer reading program registrationsCurrent year plus 4 yearsPaper & ElectronicShared drive electronic fileEvents Coordinator
MAN 18Permission SlipsPermission forms required by the library for participation at programs or events30 days after program concludesPaper & ElectronicManager and Supervisor filesIndividual managers and supervisors
MAN 19Event Evaluation FormEvaluations completed by staff or public at library eventsUntil no longer of administrative valuePaper & ElectronicEvents Coordinator filesEvents Coordinator
PAY 01Accrual Adjustment WorksheetsCalculations for adjustments made to carryover vacation leave if over the maximum allowed, others6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 02Bargaining Unit Enrollment CardsEnrollment cards for employees joining UnionAfter terminationPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 03Benefit Accrual ReportsVacation, sick, personal accrual reports6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 04Benefit Contribution and Remittance ReportsReports of employee and employer contributions to benefit providers6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 05Child Support/Garnishment OrdersCourt orders, calculations, documentation and correspondence for garnishments6 years after cancellation of order, provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 06Direct Deposit Forms - EmployeeBanking information for mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck for all employeesUntil superseded or terminatedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 07Employee Wage, Accrual, Withholding, Other AdjustmentsWorksheets, documentation and postings of adjustments to employee wages, accruals, withholdings or other items6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 08Legal OpinionLegal opinions requested and answered by attorney regarding payroll, compensation and other itemsPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 09Ohio Dept of Jobs and Family Services Unemployment ClaimsClaims and notification for unemployment compensation6 years after final paymentPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 10Ohio Dept of Jobs and Family Services Wage ReportsODJFS and OH Bureau of Employment Services quarterly wage reports6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 11OPERS Certification of Final Payroll - Form SRE-85Forms completed by employer with wage information for employees intending to retirePERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 12OPERS Employee Contribution Reports -- MonthlyReport of monthly wage contributions to OPERSPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 13OPERS Optional Exemption FormsCompleted documents for exemption from OPERS withholdingPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 14OPERS Personal History Reports - Form AForms completed by new employees and certified by library for new hiresPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 15OPERS Reemployment of Retiree DocumentsOPERS notifications and documents for reemployment of OPERS retireePERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 16OPERS Retirement, Refund, Buyback, Delinquent Contributions DocumentsApplications and notifications for retirement, refund, buyback and delinquent contributions from OPERSPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 17OPERS Salary Reduction Pick-Up Plan DocumentsBoard-approved OPERS pick-up plan documentation and formsPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 18Payroll Registers and ReportsRegisters of wages paid to employees each payroll including master file, benefit accrual, tax, payroll deductions and other reportsPERMANENTPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 19Payroll Change Forms/DocumentationDocumentation for changes, additions, corrections to employee data for payroll processing6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 20Prior Public Employment Vacation Service CreditDocumentation of previous public service for vacation accrual credit6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 21Retirement Incentive Plan ReportsDocuments recording employees opting to retire with Board-approved incentive6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 22Seniority Report - OfficialAnnual report of seniority and backup documents as sent to Union6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 23TimecardsTimecards listing employee hours worked for payroll processing6 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer
PAY 24W-2's and W-3'sInternal Revenue Service W-2 Wage and Tax Statements and any amendments via W-2c10 years provided auditedPaper & ElectronicFinance Office -- Payroll file cabinetFiscal Officer

Policy No: MAN-08
Title: Records Retention and Retention Schedule
Board Approval Date: 07-17-2017
Staff Reviewed Date: 05-01-2024
Revised Date: 08-17-2020
Effective Date: 08-17-2020