The following suggested retention periods (1-3 years) are based on legal requirements as well as practical considerations:
1-Year
- Meeting notices
- Receiving sheets
- Requisitions
3-Years
- Bank reconciliations
- Cash receipt records
- General correspondence
- Internal audit reports
- Internal memos and reports
- Offering envelopes
- Savings bond registration record of employees
Until Utility Expires
- Brochures
- Promotional materials
- Mailing lists
- Warranty documentation
You may want to keep some records longer than suggested.
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