Keeping Cash Handling Records
Definitions
Records - Records are official and trustworthy documents used for accountability and transparency. Requirements for retaining records are mandated by federal and state laws and regulations. Cash handling records consist of documentation of sales, deposits, reconciliations, and summary reports.
Working Documents - Working documents are unofficial yet trustworthy documents used to support business activities. Examples include copies of official records retained for your convenience or preliminary planning documents.
Temporary Documents - Temporary documents are transitory and not records or working documents. Examples include drafts, reference materials, and routine correspondence.
Office of the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Comptroller (CFO)
CFO retains cash handling records for the current fiscal year and 5 previous fiscal years, including records such as sales tax reports, including sales to customers in other states.
Unit Responsibilities
Your unit should retain cash handling records for 3 years from last date of use for audit purposes. Temporary documents should be disposed of as soon as they are no longer needed.
For assistance, consult your unit Records Liaison or records contact, if you have one, or the Records and Information Management Services team.
Records and Information Management Services
Urbana-Champaign - University Archives
Chicago - University Archives
Springfield - Archives/Special Collections
Last Updated: June 18, 2020 | Approved: Senior Associate Vice President for Business and Finance | Effective: February 2008