Section 11. INPUT FILE TRANSMITTAL INFORMATION:
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- A file with key information will be submitted with the tickler file, in a plain text file with the file extension “cntl.txt”
• Incoming control file name must be in the following format: AA123DIFSLAyyyycc.cntl.¶
txt, AA = state abbreviation, 123 = agency number, yyyy = tax processing year, and cc = cycle.
- Each “cntl.txt” file must contain the following information:
a) Project Name: DIFSLA;
b) Submitting Agency name;
c) Assigned Agency Code;
d) Exact number of records on the entire file; and
e) Name and Telephone Number of an individual within the requesting agency who can aid
in reconciling data processing problems.
- The record layout for the cntl.txt file that contains the above-mentioned data is as follow:
| 1-6 | Program name (DIFSLA) | 6 |
|---|---|---|
7 |
REQUIRED. Blank fill this position |
1 |
| 8-12 | Agency Code - State abbreviation and 3-digit code |
5 |
13 |
REQUIRED. Blank fill this position |
1 |
| 14-23 | Total record count – right justified |
10 |
24 |
REQUIRED. Blank fill this position |
1 |
| 25-49 | First and Last name (contact person) |
25 |
50 |
REQUIRED. Blank fill this position |
1 |
| 51-60 | Telephone number, including area code no “( )” or spaces |
10 |
- An agency’s input file will be retained for approximately 90 days. After that time, the input file will be electronically erased.
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