PCC OTC Conversion to OTCnet

Conversion Basics

The conversion from PCC OTC to OTCnet is underway. This major effort undertaken by FMS will provide users of PCC OTC a new system that combines electronic check conversion or truncation, and deposit reporting functions. OTCnet will provide federal agencies with the capability of seamlessly handling agency cash, coins, and check deposits to financial institutions with one Web-based application.

The following sections, "OTCnet Overview and Set-up Requirements" and "PCC OTC Conversion Documents," provide agencies with a single source for key information, procedures, and documentation for converting from PCC OTC to OTCnet.

PCC OTC conversions to OTCnet will occur in phases, running from April 2011 to December 2012. The FMS team will be contacting agencies about scheduling conversions to OTCnet. In the meantime, agencies are to continue using PCC OTC for check capture functionality, until you have completed your conversion from PCC OTC to OTCnet check capture.

OTCnet Overview and Set-up Requirements

Essential information about OTCnet, on Web-Based Training (WBT), and key documents for getting your organization set-up in the system

• OTCnet Conversion Fact Sheet
  An overview of OTCnet and the conversion of TGAnet and PCC OTC to OTCnet
  
  
• OTCnet Web-Based Training
  OTCnet Web-based Training (WBT) is the primary method for learning about the new system. WBT is to be completed prior to logging in to the OTCnet system.
  
  
• OTCnet System Requirements
  Guidance on configuring computer terminals to be compatible with the OTCnet system.
  
  
• Treasury Root Certificate Install Guide XP | Vista
  Guidance on installing the development Treasury root certificate onto a workstation.
  
  
• User Roles Guide
  Overview of user roles available in OTCnet and a key to how these roles align with previous roles in TGAnet and PCC OTC. This document also speaks to theOTCnet user role combinations and the PCC OTC roles crosswalk.
  
  
• OTCnet User Provisioning Information (ITIM 101)
  An overview of the user provisioning process.
  
  
• CIRA CSV File Reference Guide
  The “CIRA CSV File Reference Guide” provides information on the CIRA CVS file layout, including available fields and updates.
  
  
• PCC to OTCnet CIRA CSV Conversion Document
  The “PCC OTC to OTCnet CIRA CSV Conversion” document highlights differences in the CIRA CSV file that a location converting from PCC OTC to OTCnet will see.
  

  Please note: The OTCnet allows users to search the system for past scanned check information by running a CIRA (Central Image Research Archive) query. The results of CIRA queries are available for download in .CSV format, which is similar to an Excel document. CSV files are generic and may be uploaded into separate agency financial systems via XML format. This automated method allows Agencies to keep their internal accounting systems current with transactions in OTCnet.
  
  

PCC OTC Conversion Documents

Key documents and information to prepare PCC OTC users for the 2011-2012 phased conversion of PCC OTC to OTCnet

• PCC OTC Conversion Procedures
  Detailed technical information about the PCC OTC conversion to OTCnet, including steps PCC OTC users need to take for successful conversion.
  
  
• Primary Local Security Administrator Form (PLSA)
  Federal Program Agencies | Financial Institutions
  This form will establish the Primary Local Security Administrator and Local Security Administrator, who will be responsible for managing users in OTCnet