Deb:
 
I note that you are writing from a .gov address, so I will assume you have a US government client.  You might want to look at NARA's guidance for some direction on implementing big bucket schedules http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/bulletins/2010/2010-03.html.  In response to what John wrote below, I agree, but this might also be mitigated to some extent if the agency has a well defined file plan or similar tool.  On the other hand since many organizations are using more search tools for (electronic) records the reliance on a well put together file plan may not be there.
 
Tod Chernikoff, CRM
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:30:06 -0400
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Subject: Re: [RM] Big Bucket Schedules
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...> The more complex your records and your legal environment, the more difficulty you have controlling these and other issues; particularly if you retention schedule reaches out to jurisdictions such as the EU that may have laws very different from and conflicting with US law. In some cases it may be necessary to make country–specific exceptions, or to carve out relatively granular records series on the schedule to accommodate unique circumstances and legal requirements...

John Montaña 

On Sep 19, 2011, at 11:35 AM, Martin, Deborah L wrote:
 
 We are considering moving to big buckets for our retention schedules to reduce the current several hundred schedules to something more manageable. Comments, lessons learned, tips, suggestions from anyone that's been through this process would be greatly appreciated.
 
 Deb Martin
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