Sep 20, 2024 · Links to the general records retention schedules for Minnesota governmental entities, including counties, cities, townships, and school districts, are found on the Minnesota Historical …

Government entities have obligations under Minnesota law to create and preserve certain records. Creation and management of official records are outlined in the Official Records Act and the …

This page provides links to general records retention schedules, records management forms, and informational leaflets listing local government records with historical value.

May 14, 2025 · The purpose of this legislative bill is to update Minnesota's data practices laws. It focuses on modifying how government data requests are handled, including new fee guidelines, …

Aug 6, 2025 · This policy reduces legal risks and ensures efficient use of state resources by specifying record repositories, discouraging duplication, limiting retention, and requiring disposal of records at …

Agency HR and Payroll staff use the following records retention schedules to identify the length of time various records should be retained. Records Retention Schedules.

Feb 13, 2025 · records shall be made on a physical medium of a quality to insure permanent records. Every public officer is empowered to reproduce records if the records are not deemed to be of …

This group is mandated by Minnesota Statutes, section 183.17 and reviews and approves records retention schedules for Minnesota state agencies and local governments.

Documents that are part of an audit, judicial process, internal or external complaint or administrative proceeding or data request must be retained while that process is active, irrespective of the …

Dec 23, 2025 · Employers operating in Minnesota must comply with both federal and state payroll and HR record retention requirements. While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes …