Section 1225.20 - When do agencies have to get GAO approval for schedules?(a) If an agency requests a deviation from the GRS related to accountable officer records that would authorize a retention period shorter than the retention period provided in the GRS, the agency must obtain approval from the Comptroller General.(b) This approval must be obtained before NARA will approve the proposed agency records schedule.Correction published at 89 FR 35008.