GRS (General Records Schedules)

The General Records Schedules (GRS) are standardized guidelines used by federal agencies to manage their records consistently. They specify how long different types of records—such as emails, reports, or correspondence—should be kept and when they can be safely discarded or transferred to an archive. The GRS helps ensure that agencies retain important information for the appropriate amount of time and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, promoting efficiency and accountability across government recordkeeping practices.