State Agency Records Management Program
The Office of the Public Records Administrator
oversees the life cycle of public records created by state agencies within the
executive department. The Office develops standards for record creation,
including permanent papers and records stored in electronic format. It
publishes records retention schedules and provides records management
guidelines for these agencies. The Office publishes manuals, general letters,
guidelines and standards to keep government agencies informed about current
records management issues and requirements. It also operates the State
Records Center in Rocky Hill to house and service semi-active state agency
records. The Office provides training and workshops for state government
employees on a wide range of records management issues and performs
inspections to ensure compliance with public records statutes and regulations.
Finally, the Office of the Public Records Administrator in conjunction with
the State Archives oversees the final
disposition of state records either through proper destruction or transfer to
the State Archives.