Guide To Peace Corps Records Schedules

Guide to Peace Corps’ Records Schedules
(Posts)
August 2012
Valery Garrett, Ph.D.

Records Management Officer
(202) 692-1096
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Key Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 4
Administrative................................................................................................................................. 6
Country Director/ Executive Secretary ......................................................................................... 17
IT ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Medical Office .............................................................................................................................. 26
Programming and Training ........................................................................................................... 29
Safety and Security ....................................................................................................................... 34
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................................................. 37
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Introduction
Every Federal agency is legally required to manage its records. Records are the evidence of the
agency's actions. They must be managed properly for the agency to function effectively, to
ensure the preservation of Peace Corps’ history, and to comply with Federal laws and
regulations.
This Guide to Peace Corps’ Records Schedules (Posts) contains legally approved records
dispositions. These dispositions are mandated; temporary records must be destroyed at the time
stated and permanent records must be transferred to the National Archives at the appropriate
time. Unscheduled records (records that do not have a disposition authority) must be maintained
as though they are permanent records. Please refer to the next page for key definitions, including
the definition of “cut off” and temporary, permanent, and unscheduled records.
NOTE: There are dozens of unscheduled records in this Guide, all of which are in the approval
process. It could take a year or more to obtain that approval. In the meantime, we are required by
law to keep those records.
IMPORTANT: Records must not be destroyed that state: Disposition: DO

NOT DESTROY. Keep until further notice. These are unscheduled records
that do not yet have a legal disposition authority.
If you find errors or omissions in this Guide or have unscheduled records not listed or questions,
please contact the records officer.
Key Definitions
KEY TERM DEFINITION

Cut off / Cutoff (also known as File Breaking or ending files at regular intervals, usually at
Break) the close of a fiscal or calendar year, to permit their
disposal or transfer in a complete block and to permit
the establishment of new files.
Disposition Authority The legal approval empowering an agency to transfer
permanent records to the National Archives or carry out
the disposal of temporary records.
National Archives The National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) provides the legal authority for the disposition
of records. The Peace Corps, like all Federal agencies, is
required to obtain permission from NARA to dispose of
records.
Non-record Does not meet the definition of a Federal record. Peace
Corps policy requires a temporary retention of the “non-
records” in this schedule (such as local labor laws).
Permanent Record Record appraised by the National Archives as having
sufficient historical or other value to warrant continued
preservation by the Federal Government beyond the
time it is needed for administrative, legal, or fiscal
purposes.
Personally Identifiable Information Information that can be used to distinguish or trace an
individual’s identity, such as his or her name, date or
place of birth, social security number, mother’s maiden
name, or biometric records, when used –alone or when
combined with other personal or identifying
information.
Record Materials (paper or electronic) made by a Peace Corps
employee or Personal Services Contractor (PSC) during
the course of Peace Corps business.
Record Series A group of records arranged according to a filing system
or kept together because they relate to a particular
subject or function, result from the same activity,
document a specific type of transaction, exist in the
same media format, or have some other type of
relationship.
Temporary Record Record approved by the National Archives for disposal
after a specified retention period.
KEY TERM DEFINITION

Unscheduled Record A record that does not have a legal disposition authority.
Unscheduled records must be treated as permanent
records.
Administrative
Applications and Resumes for Positions (Disposition Authority: NC1-362-76-3, item 32)
Applications and resumes from host country nationals (not U.S. direct hires), State
Department vacancy posting, copy of advertisement, and notes by selection committee.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when the hired Personal Service Contractor (PSC)
terminates. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after cutoff. NOTE: File in hired PSC file.
Banking Memorandum of Understanding (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.5b)
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 3 years after superseded.
Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and Accountability Report (Disposition Authority: GRS

6.1a)
The Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and Accountability Report (PC-2055) is the cover
summary sheet attached to the Cashier's Files / Imprest Reconciliations.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Send record copy to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cut
off at end of fiscal year. Post: Destroy 1 year and 3 months after cutoff. CFO: Destroy 6
years and 3 months after cutoff.
Cashier's Files / Imprest Reconciliations (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Copies of Imprest reconciliations (cash counts and audit files), including the SF-1129
("Cashier Replenishment and/or Accountability Report") and the Financial Service
Center (FSC) 365 ("Cashier Reconciliation Statement"), Subvoucher Transmittal Report
(FORPost printout) and supporting documentation (such as cashier cables relating to the
adjustment of the imprest fund, overseas post bills for collection, payments out,
collection for money owed to the U.S. Government, and deposits to account). [NOTE:
The FSC 365 is generated and required by the Financial Service Center and serves as the
cover sheet for the supporting documents. FSC 365 is the same as Automated Cashiering
System (ACS) 365.]
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Send record copy of Imprest Reconciliations and

supporting documentation to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cut off at end of fiscal year.
Post: Destroy 1 year, 3 months after cutoff. CFO: Destroy 6 years and 3 months after
cutoff.
Check stubs (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Check stubs signed by external vendors, Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) at Close of
Service (COS), or by staff for travel.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after 6 years and 3 months.
Collections for money owed U.S. Government (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Bill of Collection log and supporting documentation for telephone or other expenses
charged to staff.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after 6 years and 3 months.
Daily Activity Schedules (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.5a)
Calendars, appointment books, schedules, logs, diaries, and other records documenting
meetings, appointments, telephone calls, trips, visits, and other activities by Federal
employees while serving in an official capacity, EXCLUDING materials determined to
be personal. Records containing substantive information relating to official activities, the
substance of which has not been incorporated into official files, EXCLUDING records
relating to the official activities of high Government officials.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete when 2 years old.
Delegations of Authority (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Delegations of authority from the Country Director to the Administrative Officer and
from the Administrative Officer to other staff.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when obsolete. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after
cutoff.
Excess Personal Property Reports (Disposition Authority: GRS 4.2)
Excess personal property reports, including SF 120 (Report of Excess Personal Property),
SF 122 (Transfer Order of Excess Personal Property), and SF 126 (Report of Personal
Property for Sale).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 3 years old.

Excess Property / Surplus Property Files (Transactions of $25,000 or less) (Disposition

Authority: GRS 4.3b)
Case files on sales of surplus personal property, comprising invitations, bids,

acceptances, lists of materials, evidence of sales, and related correspondence.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 3 years after final payment.
Excess Property / Surplus Property Files (Transactions of more than $25,000) (Disposition
Authority: GRS 4.3a)
Case files on sales of surplus personal property, comprising invitations, bids,

acceptances, lists of materials, evidence of sales, and related correspondence.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years after final payment.
FP Personnel Information (General) for U.S. direct hires. (Non-record)
Include FP pay scales and general information or correspondence.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when superseded or no longer needed.
Hotel brochures and other information (Non-record)
Delete when no longer needed for reference.
Hotel reservations for volunteers (Non-record)
Delete when no longer needed for reference.
ICASS Council Meetings (Disposition Authority: None)
Minutes or notes from International Cooperative Administrative Support Services

(ICASS) meetings.
DISPOSITION: DO NOT DESTROY. Keep until further notice..
ICASS Financial Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) system is the

principal means by which the U.S. Government provides and shares the cost of common
administrative support for overseas posts. This file includes all administrative and
financial records associated with services that ICASS provides.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at expiration. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after
cutoff.
ICASS Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS). Memoranda of

Understanding (MOUs) describing the services the Embassy will provide, signed by the
Country Director and ICASS Council Chairperson.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at expiration. Destroy 6 years 3 and months after
cutoff.
Invoice Log (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1b)
Invoice log.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 1 year old.
Leases (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
This file contains a copy of foreign property leases. NOTE: Either a hard copy of the
original or an electronic copy of the scanned lease is sent to (1) Office of Acquisitions
and Contract Management (OACM); (2) Administrative Services (Management/AS); and
(3) Financial Management Office (CFO/GAP).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off after final payment. Destroy 6 years and 3 months
after cutoff.
Leave Application Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 2.6b)
SF 71 or equivalent plus any supporting documentation of requests and approvals of

leave.
Local Compensation Plan (LCP) (Non-record)
Local Compensation Plan/ Embassy Local Compensation Plan
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete after 5 years.
Local Labor Laws (Non-record)
Local labor law summaries.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when superseded. Destroy or delete 5 years after
cutoff.
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Lost Check Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Files include a copy of form SF-1098 (Schedule of Canceled Checks), correspondence on

lost checks and efforts to trace or recover the funds.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after period covered by

account.
Miscellaneous Administrative Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.1)
Records that relate to the internal administration or housekeeping activities of the post
and are not contained in other record series descriptions. In general, these records
relate to the post organization, staffing, superseded or outdated procedures, and
communications, including facsimile machine (FAX) logs; and day to day administration
of office personnel including training; and other materials that do not serve as unique post
documentation.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 2 years old
Obligation Document (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
The obligation document (contract, lease, PSC, purchase order [PC 2060], travel
authorization, or micro-purchase form) is filed by either vendor name [preferred] or
obligation number.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after final payment.
Payment Voucher and Receiving Document (PC 2059) (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Requests for EFTs (Electronic Fund Transfers) and check payments to vendors, staff, or
volunteers.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Send record copy to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cut
off at end of fiscal year. Post: Destroy 1 year and 3 months after cutoff. CFO: Destroy 6
years and 3 months after cutoff.
PCVs mail schedule (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.7e)
Volunteers' mail schedule.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when no longer needed for reference.

PCVs package check out (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.7e)
List of volunteers' incoming packages and date picked up by volunteer.
Performance Appraisals (PSCs) File with PSC (Personal Service Contractor Files)
))
Performance Appraisals (U.S. Direct Hires) – Current Employees
Unacceptable performance appraisals. (Disposition Authority: GRS 1.23a(1))
Appraisals of unacceptable notice, where a notice of proposed demotion or removal is

issued but not effected and all related documents.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after the employee completes 1 year of acceptable

performance from the date of the written advance notice of proposed removal or
reduction-in-grade notice.
Other performance appraisals. (Disposition Authority: GRS 1.23a(4))
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 4 years after date of appraisal.
Performance Appraisals (U.S. Direct Hires) – Former Employees
Performance-related records pertaining to a former employee.
Latest rating of record 3 years old or less, performance plan upon which
it is based, and any summary rating (Disposition Authority: GRS 1.23a(3))
DISPOSITION: Temporary. POST: Send to Human Resource Management

(HRM). HRM will place records on left side of the OPF and forward to
gaining Federal agency upon transfer or to NPRC if employee separates (see
item 1b of this schedule). An agency retrieving an OPF from NPRC will
dispose of these documents in accordance with item 23a(3)(b) of this
schedule.
All other performance plans and ratings (Disposition Authority:

GRS 1.23a(4))

Periodic Budget Reviews (Disposition Authority: GRS 5.3b)
Reviews, including Mid-Year Reviews, used to report on "period to date" obligations.

Files include related correspondence and supporting documentation and analysis.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of fiscal year. Destroy 3 years after cutoff.
Personal Property Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 4.3b)
Information about personal property (purchase date, vendor, cost, etc.) goes into the Bar
Tracks database. See Surplus Property Files for disposition of receipts.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Bar Tracks: Cut off after final payment. Delete 3 years
after cutoff.
Personnel Files (Host Country Nationals and Foreign Service Nationals) (Disposition
Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Supervisor’s personnel files. Include copies of resumes or equivalent, personnel actions,

position descriptions or statement of work, official memoranda, performance appraisals,
award nominations, etc.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of employment. Destroy 6 years and 3

months after post closes or 30 years after cutoff. NOTE: These files are held for thirty
years so post staff can see the full record in case of re-employment.
Personnel files (U.S. direct hires) (Disposition Authority: GRS 1.18a)
Supervisors' Personnel Files. Correspondence, forms, and other records relating to

positions, authorizations, pending actions, position descriptions, request for personnel
action, and records on individual employees duplicated in or not appropriate for the
Official Personnel File (OPF).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Review annually and destroy superseded or obsolete

documents, or destroy file relating to an employee within 1 year after separation or
transfer.
PSC (Personal Service Contract) Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
These Personal Service Contract (PSC) files contain all documentation on each PSC,
including all signed contracts and amendments; clearances and negotiations, funding or
obligating document, correspondence, payment schedule and copy of voucher. Files
include State Department vacancy posts and other evidence of competition (applications
and resumes); security clearance (security certification), background checks, and any
other supporting documents required by the Office of Acquisitions and Contracts
(OACM).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when the hired Personal Service Contractor (PSC)
terminates. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after cutoff.
Purchase Card Logs (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
Monthly record of purchase card holders purchases with approving official's signature
and any backup documentation.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of month. Destroy 3 years after cutoff.
Purchase Card Receipts (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Purchase card/credit card receipts.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months.
Time and Attendance Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 2.7)
Time sheets, annual time, attendance spreadsheet (PC 57), and compensation time
information.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after GAO audit or when 6 years old, whichever is
sooner.
Title (Abstract or certificate of title) (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.1b)
Title papers documenting the acquisition of real property (by purchase, condemnation,
donation, exchange, or otherwise).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Transfer to purchaser after unconditional sale or release by

the Government of conditions, restrictions, mortgages, or other liens.
Travel Authorizations (Disposition Authority: GRS 9.1a)
Copies of Government or commercial bills of lading, commercial passenger

transportation vouchers (Standard Form (SF) 1113A) and transportation requests (SF
1169), travel authorizations, and supporting documents.
[NOTE: Transportation (M/AS/T) maintains records paid for by headquarters]
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years after the period of the account.
Travel Card Log (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(b))
Monthly record of travel expenses incurred by purchase card holder with approving
official's signature and any backup documentation.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of month. Destroy 3 years after cutoff.
Vehicle Accident Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 10.5)
Records relating to motor vehicle accidents, maintained by transportation offices,

including SF 91 (Motor Vehicle Accident Report), investigative reports, SF 94
(Statement of Witness), and logs.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years after case is closed.
Vehicle Files / Asset Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 10.6)
Documentation relating to vehicles used by Peace Corps overseas posts. Included are
records relating to procurement, maintenance and repair, and disposition/release of
specific vehicles.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when vehicle leaves post's custody. Destroy 4
years after cutoff.
Vehicle Fleet Plan / Vehicle Status Report (Disposition Authority: GRS 10.4)
Fleet Plans include vehicle usage information and the vehicle ceiling (how many vehicles
are allowed per year).
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 3 years after date of report or fleet plan.
Vehicle Operating Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 10.2a)
Operating records, including those relating to gas and oil consumption, dispatching, and
scheduling.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 3 months old.

Vehicle Maintenance Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 10.2b)
Maintenance records, including those relating to service and repair.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 1 year old.
Volunteer Allowances :
Input into VICA.
Volunteer Banking Agreements (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.5b)
Agreements with overseas banks regarding all volunteer financial arrangements and
transactions. Includes powers of attorney, deposits of volunteer allowances, and other
payments.
Volunteer Living Allowance Receipts (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.5b)
Volunteers' receipts for reimbursement under the living allowance. NOTE: Living
allowance information is input into VICA and retained in Odyssey.
Volunteer Living Allowance Surveys (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)
Includes survey instruments and analysis, cost projections, request for increase(s) to the
Regional Director, approval/disapproval, and related correspondence.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of fiscal year. Destroy 6 years and 3 months
after cutoff.
Volunteer Readjustment Log / In-country withdrawal (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.8)
Log of approved readjustment allowances. Volunteer's name, date of payment and

description of money received is input in FORPost. Cashier keeps log of allowances so
others can look up the information in FORPost.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete when 2 years old or 2 years after the date
of the last entry, whichever is applicable.
Volunteer Settling-in Allowance Surveys (Disposition Authority: GRS 5.2)
Include survey instruments and analysis, cost projections, request for increase(s) to the
Regional Director, approval/disapproval, and related correspondence.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of fiscal year. Destroy 3 years after cutoff.
Country Director/ Executive Secretary
Administrative Management Control Survey (AMCS) (Disposition Authority: None)
Comprehensive self management tool that helps overseas posts assess their business
processes and monitor adherence to Federal Laws and Peace Corps requirements. Also
used as a planning tool for new Country Directors, post staff, and new country start-ups.
AMCS is used prior to annual submission of the IPBS Strategic Plan and Operating
Budget. Posts save as surveys on Excel spreadsheets.
DISPOSITION: DO NOT DESTROY. Keep until further notice.
Administrative Separations / Early Terminations in Lieu of Administrative Separation

Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Files related to the administrative separation or resignation / early termination in lieu of

administrative separation of volunteers. Includes information about the Volunteer leading
up to Early Termination.
Authorization to Use Personal Material (Disposition Authority: None)
Authorization to use a Volunteer's personal material world-wide and in perpetuity.
Cable Files (Disposition Authority: NC 174-189, item 139c)
Communications (emailed cables) are received and dispatched through State Department
channels. These communications pertain to a host of subjects regarding international
situations that require priority handling.
DISPOSITION: Cut off at the end of the year. Destroy 2 years after cut off.
Correspondence/ Communications (Disposition Authority: NC1-362-76-3)
Letters, emails, and other post communications not otherwise identified in post records
schedules. Each office keeps its own set of correspondence, usually filed alphabetically
by subject.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of the year. Destroy 2 years after cut-off.
Country Agreements (Disposition Authority: None)
File includes all agreements with host country and amendments.
Country Closing Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Records from posts that close or are suspended due to a country's graduation, evacuation,
or through a Peace Corps administrative decision. Includes materials that document the
closing and reasons for closing; signed copies of country agreements and amendments;
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) if signed
by the Country Director or more senior Peace Corps official, and legacy reports
documenting the activities and accomplishments of an overseas post's mission upon
graduation. Also includes the last Pre-Service Training (PST) materials, the last welcome
book, widely-used volunteer- or post staff-created training materials, and post histories.
Includes graduation books if the closing involves a Country Graduation.
Description of Services (DOS) / Termination Report [current job N1-490-11-1]
Volunteers are required to write a 1-3 page Description of Service stating where they
were located, describing their type and length of training and service, and their work
projects. The DOS is completed prior to the Peace Corps Volunteer’s completion of
service, and signed by the Country Director.
DISPOSITION: Permanent. Forward the record copy to the Office of the Chief
Financial Officer/Volunteer Services (headquarters) upon Close of Service (COS). Post:
File in Volunteer (PCV) File. CFO/VS will transfer to National Archives.
Duty officer’s handbook (Disposition Authority: None)
Handbook kept in possession of duty officer in case of emergencies. Contains duty

officer's responsibilities and information from other sources about volunteers and their
location.

Externally Funded Grants and Training Activity Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Files for externally funded grants and training activities initiated by the community and
implemented by a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) and the community. Includes but is not
limited to: Small Project Assistance (SPA), Volunteer Activities Support and Training
(VAST), and Peace Corps Partnership Projects (PCPP). Files include documents relating
to funding requests (proposals, abstracts, etc.); original liability forms and project
agreements; post-level agreements; reports and evaluations; financial documents; major
communications; waivers; project transfer forms; and any other documents related to
externally funded grants and training activities. NOTE: Peace Corps headquarters is
responsible for the permanent retention of the project proposal/abstract, project final
report/completion report, and project agreement.
Host Country Contributions (Disposition Authority: None)
Files maintained by overseas posts documenting the management of funds or other

contributions, including in kind donations provided by host country, partner
organizations, and others in support of Peace Corps projects.
Host Country Laws (Non-record)
Host country laws.
Destroy when superseded or no longer needed for reference.
Invitations (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.1)
Invitations from outside entities (embassy, local groups, etc.) to attend meetings or other
functions.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of year. Destroy 2 years after cutoff.
Meeting minutes (staff) (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.1)
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at end of year. Destroy 2 years after cutoff.
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) / Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) – Post

(Disposition Authority: None)
MOUs and MOAs document high-level Peace Corps program agreements with other
government entities or private sector organizations or institutions. Post MOUs/ MOAs are
drafted by the post, reviewed by the Office of General Counsel, and signed by the
Country Director and senior officials at host country government, organization, or
institution.
Newsletters (Disposition Authority: None)
Newsletters written by Volunteers/post staff for current Volunteers to inform them about
activities, post events (workshops, site visit schedules, holidays, etc.), or updates. Can
include information from post staff or submissions from volunteers or project partners.
Operating Plan (Disposition Authority: None)
One-year budget plan for post operations.
Post Histories (Disposition Authority: None)
Information unique to the post, showing the history of its mission or activities. Includes
volunteer training rosters, anniversary materials, brochures or other literature prepared by
post to promote the Peace Corps or provide information to host country nationals;
speeches given by Country Director on historical occasions; and group photographs taken
of training class or mug books that include both photos and volunteer biographies. May
include documentation of volunteer service or training classes produced through a
collaboration of volunteers in a training class if the names, dates, and place of all
photographs or other information is included.
Post policies and guidelines (Disposition Authority: None)
Policies created at post. Includes general policies and guidelines or program and training
guidelines and policies or other post-specific guidelines or policies.

Post Updates (Disposition Authority: None)
Periodic reports updating the Region about post activities. May include information
about programming, administrative matters, swearing-in ceremonies, medical support,
safety and security, upcoming events, burning needs, or volunteer success stories.
Requests for Information (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.1)
Routine Requests for public information about the Peace Corps.
Site Visit Reports / Summary Trip Reports File in Volunteer (PCV) Files
:
Trips to visit volunteers to find out how they are doing and how their projects are
progressing. Can include photographs in addition to general observations and comments.
Speeches File in Post Histories
Public speeches given by the Country Director for historical events or occasions.
Strategic Plan (Disposition Authority: NC-174-189, item 89a)
Each post creates a three-year plan containing a contextual analysis (current program and
accomplishments, goals, and objectives), operating framework, trainee requests, and
budget requests.
DISPOSITION: Permanent. Submit to Region. Cut off at end of fiscal year. Post:
Destroy 6 years after cutoff. Region will transfer to the National Archives 17 years after
cutoff.
Swearing-In Programs File in Post Histories
Programs for group swearing-in ceremonies and list of volunteers sworn in.
VIP Visits (Disposition Authority: None)
Communications and other documentation about VIP visits.

Volunteer (PCV) Overseas Files (Disposition Authority: N1-490-95-9, item 6)

)
These records consist of cables about volunteers, copies of passports and other
identification, correspondence, copies of description of service, leave statements, loan
deferments, memorandums, oaths of service, pre-training questionnaires,
recommendations from associates, and other materials relating to post-generated
administrative paperwork on Volunteers.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off at Close of Service (COS) or Early Termination

(ET). Destroy 1 year after COS or ET. NOTE: Program and Administrative files about
volunteers may be kept separately until after COS or ET, but should be filed together
after COS or ET.
Volunteer Project Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Administrative files for volunteer projects or activities which receive funding through
groups or organizations not formally supported by offices at Peace Corps headquarters.
These projects can be funded by host country entities or "Friends of" groups. Documents
include Volunteer proposals, memos or emails, and receipts.
Welcome Books (Disposition Authority: N1-490-02-2, item 2)
Materials prepared to provide volunteers and other staff background on the country’s
culture, political climate, and other information.
DISPOSITION: Permanent. Cut off at end of fiscal year or post closing. Transfer to the
National Archives 10 years after cutoff.
IT
Borrower List (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.8)
List of staff or volunteers who borrow Peace Corps equipment.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete when 2 years old, or 2 years after the date
of the latest entry, whichever is applicable.
Computer Incident Reports (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.7)
Computer Security Incident handling, reporting and follow-up records.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 3 years after all necessary follow-up actions

have been completed.
Contracts (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))
Contracts for services or products.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after final payment.
Cyber Security (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.7)
Cyber Security Incident handling, reporting and follow-up records.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 3 years after all necessary follow-up actions

have been completed.
Daily Backups (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.4a (1))
Incremental daily backups maintained for potential system restoration in the event of a
system failure or other unintentional loss of data.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Delete/destroy after 2 weeks to maintain a full 2 weeks of

incremental daily backups.
IT Equipment Inventory (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.3a)
Inventories of IT assets, network circuits, and building or circuitry diagrams, including

equipment control systems such as databases of barcodes affixed to IT physical assets.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 1 year after completion of the next

inventory.
IT Users' Verification Form (Disposition Authority: GRS 20.1c)
IT user’s verification form.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Delete/destroy when the agency determines they are no

longer needed for administrative, legal, audit, or other operational purposes.
Laptop pool checkout form (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.8)
Check out form for laptops.
Monthly Backups (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.4a(1))
Incremental monthly backups maintained for potential system restoration in the event of a
system failure or other unintentional loss of data.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Delete/destroy after 3 months to maintain a full 3 months

of incremental daily backups.
Online logs (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.8)
Logs, registers, and other records used to control or document the status of
correspondence, reports, or other records that are authorized for destruction by the GRS
or a NARA-approved SF 115.
Outlook Web Access (OWA) Sensitive Data Agreement (Disposition Authority: GRS 24.9a)
Agreements formalizing performance criteria for quantity and quality of service,

including definition of responsibilities, response times and volumes, charging, integrity
guarantees, and non-disclosure agreements.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 3 years after agreement is superseded or

terminated.
Palm Pilot & Pocket PC Agreement (Disposition Authority: GRS 20.1c)
Palm Pilot & Pocket PC Agreement.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Delete/destroy 1 year after employee terminates.
Sharepoint Authorization Form (Volunteers) (Disposition Authority: GRS 20.1c)
Volunteer’s Sharepoint Authorization Form.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 1 year after close of service (COS).
Volunteer Computer Guidelines Signature Form (Disposition Authority: GRS 20.1c)
Volunteer Computer Guidelines Signature Form.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/delete 1 year after close of service (COS).
Wireless Authorization (Volunteers) (Disposition Authority: GRS 20.1c)
Electronic files and hard copy printouts created to monitor system usage, including, but
not limited to, log-in files, password files, audit trail files, system usage files, and cost-
back files used to assess charges for system use.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Delete/destroy 1 year after close of service (COS).

Medical Office
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)/ Controlled Substance Log (Disposition Authority: None)
DEA log dedicated to dispensing and disposal of controlled substances at post.
Emerging Diseases Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Immunization and other records regarding emerging diseases.
Epidemiological Survey Report (Disposition Authority: None)
Monthly reports about epidemiological conditions in host countries. These reports

provide information for the analysis of health conditions and recommended precautions
issued by the Office of Medical Services (OMS).
Health Facility Assessment (Disposition Authority: None)
Assessment of health care facilities available to volunteers in the host country. Includes
name, type and location of facility, and description of facility (information about
radiological, surgical, intensive care units, pharmacy, and supports services).
Health Records / Medical Records (Disposition Authority: NC1-362-77-2, item 1)
These volunteer health records (also known as Overseas Health Jackets, OHJs, Medical
Records or PCV Medical Charts) contain reports of medical examinations and medical
history prior to selection for training. They also contain trainee/volunteer medical
examination reports, laboratory tests, immunization record, eye glass prescriptions, and
other health/medical records.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Within thirty (30) days after a Volunteer/Trainee separates

from the Peace Corps, send to Office of Medical Services/Medical Records (VS/MS).
OMS will destroy 25 years after COS.
Inventories of Medical Supplies (Disposition Authority: None)
Inventories of medical supplies (other than Specially Designated and Controlled

Substance supplies).
Inventories of Specially Designated and Controlled Substance Medical Supplies

(Disposition Authority: None)
Quarterly inventories of Specially Designated and Controlled Substance Medical

Supplies, inventories completed when a new Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO)
begins employment at the post, and when a substance that was not previously a controlled
substance becomes a controlled substance.
Lab logs/Clinical Practice Log Books (Disposition Authority: None)
Tracking documents for office visits and labs drawn, requested, and received.
Medical Accommodation Request (MAC) Files (Disposition Authority: None)
All medical accommodation requests (MACs) and correspondence about MACs granted
or denied.
Medical Evacuation (Medevac) Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Files kept by posts designated as regional medical evacuation (medevac) sites. Contains
documentation about each volunteer evacuated to that post for medical services. Includes
information about transportation and medical services or consultation provided at
regional medevac post.
Medical Newsletters (Disposition Authority: None)
Newsletters informing volunteers about local health and medical conditions.

Volunteer Health Training Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 1.29.a(1))
Materials created by the Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) for Pre-Service Training
(PST), In-Service Training (IST), and Peer Support Training Workshops and Conferences
for Volunteers and Trainees.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 5 years old or 5 years after completion of a

specific training program.
Volunteer Site Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Medical site assessments and Medical Evacuation (medevac) Action Plans/Emergency

Action Plans (EAPs) providing information about medical assistance available near each
volunteer's site.

Programming and Training

Committee Meeting Minutes (Disposition Authority: GRS 26.1a)
Minutes of post committees, such as Project Advisory Committee Meetings.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy /delete when no longer needed for administrative

purposes.
Field-Produced Materials (Disposition Authority: None)
Training materials created by post staff or Volunteers and materials created by

Volunteers for other Volunteers or for work in their communities.
Widely Used Training Materials (Disposition Authority: None)
Widely used training materials for Volunteers created at post entirely by staff or
Volunteers. These training materials can be used in Pre-Service Training (PST),
Mid-Service Training (MST), In-Service Training (IST), Close of Service
Training (COS), and other training sessions to help the Volunteer through their
service. Materials should be titled and dated.
All Other Training Materials (Disposition Authority: None)
Training materials created entirely at post by staff or Volunteers that are used for
a limited time and are not widely disseminated.
Widely-UsedVolunteer-Produced Materials (Disposition Authority: None)
Significant materials, such as manuals, handbooks, or other formal publications

created by Volunteers for other Volunteers or for work in their communities.
All Other Volunteer-Produced Materials (Non record)
All other Volunteer-produced materials.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Cut off when materials are no longer used. Destroy
at cutoff.
IRC In-country Resources Catalog (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.9a)
List or database of Information and Collection (ICE) and other resources at post available
to Peace Corps Volunteers.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 2 years after resource discontinued.
Language Proficiency Interview (LPI) cassette tapes or digital files (Disposition Authority:
None)
Volunteer/Trainee Language Proficiency Interviews are conducted to test a Volunteer's

proficiency in the local language. The interviews are recorded (on tape or digitally) so
that testers can review to assign a rating or others can review if there is a question about
the assigned rating.
Peace Corps Response (PCR) General Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Post PCR files contain correspondence, project information, and general information
about recruitment.
Peace Corps Response Position Descriptions (Disposition Authority: None)
These positions description are for Peace Corps Response Volunteer projects. They
include a description of the project (its background and purpose), country programming,
duties and responsibilities, volunteer qualifications, supervision and reporting
requirements, housing and living conditions, orientation, and safety and security.

Programming and Training Reports (Disposition Authority: None)
Post reports about a project or training submitted annually to the Regions and Overseas
Programming and Training Support (OPATS). These reports include but are not limited
to Partnership Reports (which include information about the international partner and
types of support provided) and status reports. Project Status Reports (PSRs) can include
information about promising practices, challenges and plans, monitoring and evaluation,
project changes, technical training, goals and objectives, a description of each activity
and outcome, a report about Peace Corps's goals 2 and 3, a needs assessment, and
volunteer stories. Training Status Reports (TSRs) describe training models, methods and
priorities; descriptions of competency areas and learning objectives; statistics about the
achievement of competencies and learning objectives; information about the training
materials and resources used; the assessment and evaluation of learning; promising
practices and challenges; and planned improvements. Initiative Reports (IRs) / Cross-
Sector Programming Priorities Reports provide information across all project sectors and
relate to Peace Corps-wide initiatives (such as Gender Equality & Women’s
Empowerment).
Project Files (Disposition Authority: None)
For projects that are not externally funded. Associate Peace Corps Director
(APCD)/project manager's information, cables, and correspondence about the project,
written communications from host country, concept papers, project description,
informational materials given to project volunteers, reporting instructions and training
provided project participants.
Project Plan (Disposition Authority: None)
Peace Corps has from one to six projects in each country. Project plans describe the
time-bound plan for each project (such as health or education or agriculture) in the host
country. The project plan includes the background, project description, strategy
statements, purpose, goals and objectives, the monitoring and evaluation plan, and task
analysis.

Site History Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Filed by geographical location, these files contain the following records: (1) Site
Applications (Applications from administrators in host countries requesting Volunteers);
(2) Site Development; (3) Site Surveys/Site Identifications/Site Assessments /Site
Evaluations (survey or assessment of proposed site for placement of volunteer;
assessment of community environment, including safety and security issues and public
health factors); (4) Home Stay Files (information about potential Pre-Service Training
sites) (5) Site Visit Reports (reports by Programming and Training staff, Country
Director, Safety and Security Coordinator, or other staff after a visit to a volunteer site);
(6) Volunteer Requests; and (7) Site Evaluations/Final Site Evaluations/Site History
Form (Volunteer evaluations of their sites at Close of Service, including positive and
negative aspects, limitations, activities, and relationships with host country supervisor
and counterparts).
Training Evaluations (Disposition Authority: None)
Evaluations by volunteers, counterparts, supervisors and others. The information from

these evaluations is used to inform the training event reports.
Training Event Reports (Disposition Authority: None)
Reports about training events, including Pre-Service Training (PST), In-Service Training
(IST), Mid-Service Conference (MSC), and Close of Service (COS). Contains
information about technical, medical, safety and security, language, and/or administrative
training components.
Summary Reports (Disposition Authority: None)
Reports summarizing an entire training event.
All other reports (Disposition Authority: None)
Reports about a small part of a training event (such as one component) or

a short period of time during a training event (such as a weekly report).

Training Event Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Administrative files for training of volunteers, including Pre-Service Training (PST), In-
Service Training (IST), Mid-Service Conference (MSC), and Close of Service (COS).
Files include information about training schedules, planning, logistics, lesson/session
plans, and learning assessment tools.
Volunteer Assignment Description (VAD) (Disposition Authority: None)
Description of sector-related project (such as health or agriculture or education) sent as

an invitation to applicants selected for service as volunteers. Includes greetings from the
Associate Peace Corps Director (APCD) or Program Manager, a history and description
of the project, an outline of volunteer duties, comments from volunteers, and other
information about the project.
Volunteer Handbooks (Disposition Authority: None)
Handbooks provided to volunteers, usually when sworn in. Handbooks contain

guidelines to follow while at site, whereabouts policies, and contact information or
information helpful to Volunteers at Close of Service.
Volunteer Site Lists (Disposition Authority: None)
List of volunteers by site, contact information for volunteers, photos of volunteer, name
and contact information for each volunteer's supervisor.

Safety and Security
Crime Case Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Case files about crimes involving volunteers, including information about the crime,
notes, and updates from local authorities (arrest information, steps in prosecution, etc.)
and attorneys.
Crime Incident Reports (Non-record)
Excel spreadsheet derived from information in the Criminal Incident Report System
(CIRS). Report can show overview of crimes and include a narrative and graphs. Can be
used for training to provide information about avoidable incidents, how alcohol can be a
contributing factor to crimes against volunteers, and the differences between urban and
rural crimes. It can also be used as further site information and for post policies.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy/ delete after 3 years.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) (Disposition Authority: None)
Written in conjunction with staff, volunteers, and others. Explains types of potential
emergencies, emergency action plans, and contingencies.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Brochure (Disposition Authority: None)
Concise pamphlet for Volunteers with emergency information. Contains tips on home
stay preparation before Volunteer leaves for service, safe house locations and phone
numbers, and staff phone numbers.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Test Records (Disposition Authority: GRS 18.28)
Information about drills conducted and results from drills, staff involvement in drills, and
lessons learned.

Evacuation Drill for Staff (Disposition Authority: GRS 18.28)
Training and drills for office evacuation.
Incident Report Binder (Non-record)
Printed copy of incident reports from CIRS.
Legal Environmental Survey (Disposition Authority: None)
Annual review of legal and investigative capabilities of host country.
Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer (PCSSO) Report Files (Disposition Authority:
None)
A threat assessment is conducted at least every 3 years for each post. The report analyzes
the post's safety and security systems and offers financial or programmatic
recommendations. In addition to the report, files include correspondence about the
report, recommendations, feedback, and changes.
Personal Safety Plan See Volunteer (PCV) Files
Volunteer identifies environmental and other risks at site and provides information about
neighbors (names and phone numbers) and the names and phone numbers of reliable taxi
drivers or other forms of transportation available during potential emergencies.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Safety and Security Coordinator maintains the Personal

Safety Plan for each Volunteer. At Volunteer's Close of Service (COS), forms are filed
with Volunteer (PCV) Files.
Safety and Security Handbook (Disposition Authority: None)
Handbook for volunteers, providing an overview of safety and security procedures and
policies designed for the volunteer's personal safety and home security.

Safety of the Volunteer (Disposition Authority: None)
Document produced by the Office of Safety and Security (headquarters) with information
about the types of assaults and in-service deaths, and the demographics of the victims,
including crimes by country. The document also includes strategies to reduce risks to
Volunteers.
Site Locator Forms See Volunteer (PCV) Files

:
Volunteer fills out the form, providing information about his/her residence and site
location. This information includes the name and phone number for landlord, route from
residence to site, a hand-drawn map of the site route and traveling time, a photo of
residence and site, and emergency transportation.
DISPOSITION: Temporary. Some of this information goes into VIDA (such as scanned
copy of the map). Hard copy is kept by name of Volunteer and easily accessible in case
of emergencies. At Volunteer's Close of Service (COS), forms are filed with Volunteer
(PCV) Files.
Volunteer Coordinators' Files (Disposition Authority: None)
Volunteer coordinators (also known as emergency zone coordinators or wardens) serve as

liaisons between Safety and Security Coordinators and Volunteers, aiding with safety and
security issues in their area. They can meet several times a year to review safety and
security incidents and receive safety and security training. Files include meeting minutes
and other documents.
Volunteer Coordinators' Manual (Disposition Authority: None)
Outlines rules and responsibilities for Volunteer Coordinators (also known as Emergency
Zone Coordinators or Wardens).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the benefits of records management?

What is a record?
Who do I contact with questions concerning records?
Is email a record? If so, how do I deal with it?
What if I have records from a predecessor?
How may I destroy records held by my office?
What if a record I create or maintain is not listed in this manual?
What are the benefits of records management?
Contributes to the smooth operation of Peace Corps programs by making the information
needed for decision making and operations readily available
Meets statutory and regulatory requirements including archival, audit, and oversight
activities
Provides protection and support in litigation
Protects the rights of the agency, its employees, and its customers
Provides continuity in the event of a disaster
Protects records from inappropriate and unauthorized access
Improves office efficiency and productivity
Supports and documents historical and other research
Frees up office space for other purposes by moving inactive records to storage facilities
What is a record?
Records include all books, papers, maps, photographs, machine-readable materials, or other
documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received by an
agency of the United States Government under Federal law or in connection with the transaction
of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its
legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures,
operations, or other activities of the Government or because of the informational value of the
data in them. (44 USC 3301 – Definition of Federal Records)
Who do I contact with questions concerning records?
The Peace Corps records officer. You may also wish to view information which the National
Archives and Records Administration maintains on its website: http://www.archives.gov/records-
mgmt/
Is email a record? If so, how do I deal with it?
If an email pertains to a specific subject or function which is covered by an existing records

schedule, that email must be maintained for that retention period. This may be done by printing
out the email and saving it in the appropriate paper file, or by saving it electronically in an
appropriate file on the shared drive. This becomes the recordkeeping copy. For the original email
itself, the following guidance applies:
a. Copies that have no further administrative value after the recordkeeping copy is made,
including copies maintained by individuals in personal files, personal electronic mail
directories, or other personal directories on hard disk or network drives, and copies on shared
network drives that are used only to produce the recordkeeping copy.
Destroy/delete within 180 days after the recordkeeping copy has been produced.
b. Copies used for dissemination, revision, or updating that are maintained in addition to the
recordkeeping copy.
Destroy/delete when dissemination, revision, or updating is completed.
What if I have records from a predecessor?
Although these records were not created by you, you have a responsibility to properly schedule
and/or dispose of them.
How and when may I destroy records held by my office?
First, you must be certain that the record has reached the end of its retention period. If you are
unsure of this, contact the records officer. If the records contain Personally Identifiable
Information (PII), they must be shredded, burned, or otherwise mutilated to protect individual
privacy. Other records may be recycled, although shredding is preferred.
What if a record I create or maintain does not match the description contained in this
Guide to Peace Corps’ Records Schedules?
Contact the records officer.
What if a record I create or maintain is not listed in this Guide to Peace Corps’ Records
Schedules?
Call the records officer. The record may be covered by a General Records Schedule (GRS), a set
of schedules that apply to records regardless of the agency. There may also be a Peace Corps
schedule which you are not aware of which covers the record in question. If neither case applies,
the records officer will work with you to create a new schedule.
Index
Cashier Reimbursement. See Imprest
A Reconciliations
Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and
Abstract or certificate of title. See Title Accountability Report, 6
(Abstract or certificate of title) Cashier's Files. See Imprest
Administrative Files Miscellaneous. See Reconciliations
Miscellaneous Administrative Files Cashier's Files / Imprest Reconciliations,
Administrative Management Control 6
Survey (AMCS), 17 Check stubs, 7
Administrative Separations / Early Clearances (Host Country Nationals). See
Terminations in Lieu of Administrative PSC (Personal Service Contract) Files
Separation Files, 17 Collections for money owed U.S.
AMCS. See Administrative Management Government, 7
Control Survey Committee Meeting Minutes, 29
Anniversary Materials. See Post Histories Communications. See
Annual Leave spreadsheet. See Correspondence/Communications
Miscellaneous Adminstrative Files Compensation Time. See Time and
Applications and Resumes for Positions, 6 Attendance Files
Appointment Books. See Daily Activity Computer Incident Reports, 23
Schedules Contracts, 23
Asset Files. See Vehicle/Asset Files Correspondence/ Communications, 17
Authorization to Use Personal Material, Country Agreements, 18
17 Country Closing Files, 18
Crime Case Files, 34
B
Crime Incident Reports, 34
Backups. See Daily Backups or Monthly Cross Sector Programming Priority
Backups or System Backups Reports. See Programming and
Banking Memorandum of Training Reports
Understanding, 6 Cyber Security, 23
Borrower List, 23
Budget and Financial Policy. See D
Miscellaneous Administrative Files Daily Activity Schedules, 7
Daily Backups, 23
C
Day to Day Operations Correspondence.
Cable Files, 17 See Correspondence/Communications
Calendars. See Daily Activity Schedules
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)/ Final Site Evaluations. See Site History
Controlled Substance Log, 26 Files
Delegations of Authority, 7 FP Personnel Information (General) for
Description of Services (DOS) / U.S. direct hires, 8
Termination Report, 18
Duty officer’s handbook, 18 G
E
Grants. See Externally Funded Grants
and Training Activity Files
EAP. See Emergency Action Plan Group Photos. See Post Histories
EAP Brochure. See Emergency Action Guidelines. See Post Policies and
Plan Brochure Guidelines
EAP Test Records. See Emergency Action
Plan Test Records H
Early Termination in lieu of. See
Administrative Separation Handbook. See Duty Officer 's Handbook
Embassy Communications. See or Safety and Security Handbook or
Correspondence/Communications Volunteer Handbook
Emergency Action Plan (EAP), 34 Health Facility Assessment, 26
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Brochure, Health Records / Medical Records, 26
34 Home Stay Files. See Site History Files
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Test Host Country Communications:. See
Records, 34 Correspondence/Communications
Emergency Zone Coordinators. See (Miscellaneous)
Volunteer Coordinator Files or Manual Host Country Contributions, 19
Emerging Diseases Files, 26 Host Country Laws, 19
Epidemiological Survey Report, 26 Hotel brochures and other information, 8
ET in lieu of Admin Sep. See Hotel reservations for volunteers, 8
Administrative Separation
I
Evacuation Drill for Staff, 35
Excess Personal Property Reports, 7 ICASS Council Meetings, 8
Excess Property / Surplus Property Files ICASS Financial Files, 8
(Transactions of $25,000 or less), 8 ICASS Memoranda of Understanding
Excess Property / Surplus Property Files (MOUs), 9
(Transactions of more than $25,000), 8 Imprest Fund Chashier Designation
Externally Funded Grants and Training Form. See Cashier's Files/Imprest
Activity Files, 19 Reconciliations
Incident Report Binder, 35
F Incident Reports. See Crime Incident
Field-Produced Materials, 29 Reports
Information Requests. See Requests for M

Information
Initiative Reports. See Programming and Medical Accommodation Request (MAC)
Training Reports Files, 27
Intelligence Determinations for Personal Medical Evacuation (Medevac) Files, 27
Service Contractors (PSCs). See PSC Medical Newsletters, 27
(Personal Service Contract) Files Meeting Minutes. See Committee Meeting
Inventories of Medical Supplies, 27 Minutes
Inventories of Specially Designated and Meeting minutes (staff), 19
Controlled Substance Medical Supplies, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) –
27 Volunteers. See Volunteer (PCV) Files
Invitations, 19 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) /
Invoice Log, 9 Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) –
IPBS. See Operating Plan or Strategic Post, 20
Plan Mid-Service Conference Reports:. See
IRC In-country Resources Catalog, 30 Training Materials
IT Equipment Inventory, 24 Miscellaneous Administrative Files, 10
IT Users' Verification Form, 24 Monthly Backups, 24
MOUs. See Volunteer (PCV Files
L (Overseas Post Files)
Mug Books. See Post Histories
Lab logs/Clinical Practice Log Books, 27
Language Proficiency Interview (LPI) N
cassette tapes or digital files, 30
Laptop pool checkout form, 24 Newsletters, 20
Laws. See Host Country Laws
Leases, 9 O
Leave Application Files, 9
Obligation Document, 10
Legal Environmental Survey, 35
OHJ. See Health Records/Medical
Living Allowance Receipts. See Volunteer
Records
Living Allowance Receipts
Online logs, 24
Living Allowance Surveys. See Volunteer
Operating Plan, 20
Living Allowance Surveys
Outlook Web Access (OWA) Sensitive
Local Compensation Plan (LCP), 9
Data Agreement, 24
Local Labor Laws, 9
Overseas Health Jackets. See Health
Lost Check Files, 10
Records/Medical Records
LPI. See Language Proficiency Interview
(LPI) cassette tapes or digital files
P
Palm Pilot & Pocket PC Agreement, 25

Partnership Reports. See Programming Policies. See Post Policies and Guidelines,
and Training Reports See Post Policies and Guidelines
Payment Voucher and Receiving Post Brochures or Other Literature. See
Document (PC 2059), 10 Post Histories
Payroll Preparation and Processing Post Histories, 20
Correspondence. See Post policies and guidelines, 20
Correspondence/Communications Post Updates, 21
PCPP Files. See Externally Funded Power of Attorney. See Volunteer
Grants and Training Activity Files Banking Agreements
PCSS Report Files. See Peace Corps Proceeds of Sale. See Surplus Property
Safety and Security Officer (PCSSO) Programming and Training Reports, 31
Report Files Project Files, 31
PCV Files. See Volunteer (PCV) Files Project Plan, 31
(Overseas Post Files) Project Status Reports. See Programming
PCVs mail schedule, 10 and Training Reports
PCVs package check out, 11 Property Files. See Excess
Peace Corps Partnership Projects. See Property/Surplus Property Files
Externally Funded Grants and PSC (Personal Service Contract) Files, 13
Training Activity Files PSRs. See Programming and Training
Peace Corps Response (PCR) General Reports
Files, 30 Purchase Card Logs, 13
Peace Corps Response Position Purchase Card Receipts, 13
Descriptions, 30 Purchase Orders. See Obligation
Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer Document
(PCSSO) Report Files, 35
Performance Appraisals (PSCs), 11 Q
Performance Appraisals (U.S. Direct
Hires) – Current Employees, 11 Quarterly Reports. See Volunteer
Performance Appraisals (U.S. Direct Reports
Hires) – Former Employees, 11
R
Periodic Budget Reviews, 12
Personal Material Authorization. See Readjustment Allowance Files. See
Authorization to Use Personal Material Volunteer (PCV) Files
Personal Property Files, 12 Readjustment Log. See Volunteer
Personal Property Reports. See Excess Readjustment Log
Property/Surplus Property Files Requests for Information, 21
Personal Safety Plan, 35
Personnel Files (Host Country Nationals S
and Foreign Service Nationals), 12
Personnel files (U.S. direct hires), 12 Safety and Security Handbook, 35
Safety of the Volunteer, 36
Settling-in Allowance Surveys. See Training Event Files, 33

Volunteer Settling-in Allowance Training Event Reports, 32
Surveys Training Materials. See Field- Produced-
Site Applications:. See Site History Files Materials
Site Assessments. See Site History Files Training Status Reports. See
Site Development. See Site History Files Programming and Training Reports
Site Evaluations. See Site History Files, Transmittal slip by Bureau Voucher (BV)
See Site History Files number. See Cashier Reimbursement
Site History Files, 32 Voucher and/or Accountability Report
Site History Form. See Site History Files Travel and Transportation
Site Identifications. See Site History Files Correspondence. See
Site Lists. See Volunteer Site Lists Correspondence/Communications
Site Locator Forms, 36 Travel Authorizations, 14
Site Surveys. See Site History Files Travel Card Log, 14
Site Visit Reports. See Site History Files TSRs. See Programming and Training
Site Visit Reports / Summary Trip Reports
Reports, 21
Small Project Assistance Files. See U
Externally Funded Grants and
Training Activity Files Updates. See Post Updates
SPA Files. See Externally Funded Grants
V
and Training Activity Files or Project
Grant Files (in CD/Executive Secretary VAST Files. See Externally Funded
Records) Grants and Training Activity Files
Speeches, 21 Vehicle Accident Files, 14
Speeches (by CD on Historical occasions). Vehicle Files / Asset Files, 14
See Post Histories Vehicle Fleet Plan / Vehicle Status
Staff Travel Files. See Travel Report, 14
Authorizations Vehicle Maintenance Files, 15
Strategic Plan, 21 Vehicle Operating Files, 14
Subvoucher transmittal report. See Vehicle Status Reports. See Vehicle Fleet
Cashier's Files/Imprest Reconciliations Plan/Vehicle Status Report
Swearing-In Programs, 21 VIP Visits, 21
System Backups. See Daily and Monthly Volunteer (PCV) Files (Overseas Post
Backups Files), 22
Volunteer Activities Support and
T Training Files. See Externally Funded
Time and Attendance Files, 13 Grants and Training Activity Files
Title (Abstract or certificate of title), 13 Volunteer Allowances, 15
Training Evaluations, 32
Volunteer Assignment Description Volunteer Settling-in Allowance Surveys,

(VAD), 33 16
Volunteer Banking Agreements, 15 Volunteer Site Files, 28
Volunteer Coordinators' Files, 36 Volunteer Site Lists, 33
Volunteer Coordinators' Manual, 36 Volunteer Training Rosters. See Post
Volunteer Handbooks, 33 Histories
Volunteer Health Training Files, 28
Volunteer Living Allowance Receipts, 15 W
Volunteer Living Allowance Surveys, 15
Volunteer Produced Materials. See Field- Wardens. See Volunteer Coordinator
Produced Materials Files or Manual
Volunteer Project Files, 22 Welcome Books, 22
Volunteer Readjustment Log / In-country Wireless Authorization (Volunteers), 25
withdrawal, 15
Volunteer Requests. See Site History Files

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Banking Memorandum of Understanding (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.5b)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 3 years after superseded.

Cashier Reimbursement Voucher and Accountability Report (Disposition Authority: GRS

Cashier's Files / Imprest Reconciliations (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Send record copy of Imprest Reconciliations and

Check stubs (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after 6 years and 3 months.

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy after 6 years and 3 months.

Daily Activity Schedules (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.5a)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete when 2 years old.

Delegations of Authority (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)

Excess Personal Property Reports (Disposition Authority: GRS 4.2)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 3 years old.

Excess Property / Surplus Property Files (Transactions of $25,000 or less) (Disposition

Case files on sales of surplus personal property, comprising invitations, bids,

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 3 years after final payment.

Case files on sales of surplus personal property, comprising invitations, bids,

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years after final payment.

FP Personnel Information (General) for U.S. direct hires. (Non-record)

Include FP pay scales and general information or correspondence.

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when superseded or no longer needed.

Hotel brochures and other information (Non-record)

Delete when no longer needed for reference.

Hotel reservations for volunteers (Non-record)

Delete when no longer needed for reference.

ICASS Council Meetings (Disposition Authority: None)

Minutes or notes from International Cooperative Administrative Support Services

DISPOSITION: DO NOT DESTROY. Keep until further notice..

ICASS Financial Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)

International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) system is the

ICASS Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))

International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS). Memoranda of

Invoice Log (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1b)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 1 year old.

Leases (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))

Leave Application Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 2.6b)

SF 71 or equivalent plus any supporting documentation of requests and approvals of

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 3 years old.

Local Compensation Plan (LCP) (Non-record)

Local Compensation Plan/ Embassy Local Compensation Plan

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy or delete after 5 years.

Local Labor Laws (Non-record)

Local labor law summaries.

Lost Check Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 6.1a)

Files include a copy of form SF-1098 (Schedule of Canceled Checks), correspondence on

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after period covered by

Miscellaneous Administrative Files (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.1)

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when 2 years old

Obligation Document (Disposition Authority: GRS 3.3a(1)(a))

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy 6 years and 3 months after final payment.

PCVs mail schedule (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.7e)

Volunteers' mail schedule.

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when no longer needed for reference.

PCVs package check out (Disposition Authority: GRS 23.7e)

List of volunteers' incoming packages and date picked up by volunteer.

DISPOSITION: Temporary. Destroy when no longer needed for reference.

Performance Appraisals (U.S. Direct Hires) – Current Employees