Common Questions

• 1. What is CA$HLINK II: Countdown to Shutdown?
  
  
• 2. When was the CA$HLINK II Shutdown first announced?
  
  
• 3. Is TRS a replacement for CA$HLINK II?
  
  
• 4. Where can I find training for TRS?
  
  
• 5. Can I download the CA$HLINK II software?
  
  

What is CA$HLINK II: Countdown to Shutdown?

CA$HLINK II: Countdown to Shutdown is a new phrase that you will be hearing over the next nine months as we move toward the initial shutdown of CA$HLINK II on December 31, 2012. The purpose of this and future periodic communications you will receive is to remind you that the shutdown is coming and to begin to decrease your dependence on CA$HLINK II.

When was the CA$HLINK II Shutdown first announced?

The shutdown of CA$HLINK II was first announced in a 2007 letter to agencies. An updated announcement was made in January 2010 by Tamara Whitaker, Director, Accounting and Data Management Division, and David Lebryk, Commissioner of FMS, sent further information to CFOs in January 2011. FMS Commissioner Lebryk provided updated information in a letter dated March 23, 2012. All agencies are required to convert from legacy systems to the new end-state systems and enterprise architecture for collections by December 2012.

Is TRS a replacement for CA$HLINK II?

Many people think that the TRS is a replacement for CA$HLINK II. However, the systems have different data, functions, and features. TRS is a reporting mechanism for deposits and detail of collections transactions, while CA$HLINK II supports multiple functions. CA$HLINK II does provide deposit reporting but it also allows for some transaction processing, cash concentration, and voucher corrections. Functions of CA$HLINK II that are not provided by TRS will be performed in other Treasury systems.

While CA$HLINK II reports only on deposits, TRS will be the primary mechanism for collections reporting , including both deposits and detail. TRS also provides data across collections sources, enabling agency users access to information from a primary source. TRS supports the reporting of Treasury Account Symbols (TAS) / Business Event Type Code (BETC) or Classification Keys (CKeys), facilitating reporting to the Central Accounting Reporting System (CARS, formerly GWA).

CA$HLINK II has several functions; TRS has one function.

CA$HLINK II:

• is a deposit reporting application
• supports multiple functions, including deposit reporting, cash concentration, and voucher corrections
• does not support reporting of TAS and BETC

TRS:

• reports both deposits and details of collections transactions
• is a reporting solution for deposits and the details of collections transactions
• supports reporting of classification codes to CARS

Where can I find training for TRS?

Training for TRS is provided through a web-based training (WBT) program that users can access after they enroll. WBTs allow agency users to train for TRS when it is convenient for them and their agency, refresh themselves on modules when new assignments are made, provide new staff with training, and retake modules about which users may have less confidence. For security reasons, the WBTs are available only to enrolled users within the TRS application.

Can I download the CA$HLINK II software?

The CA$HLINK II Client Software is available for downloading via the Internet at http://www.cashlink2.gov. You must have a CA$HLINK II User ID and Active Password. We support only Internet Explorer 7 and 8. In addition, the browser security option TLS v1.0 must be enabled.