Cash Handling Section A – Collection Operations - California State ...

Immediately after the onset of a power failure:
• Remove all cash (except change fund) from cash register and safely store it.
• Confirm the beginning receipt numbers on the DPR 156/156CR.
• Conduct your transactions using accountable receipts and change fund. Balance funds at the
end of you shift using the DPR 156/156CR.
When the power is restored and the information becomes available, close out the cash register. The
cash removed from the cash register should balance with the cash register totals. If the power fails
during a transaction, it may not be recorded. Note the type of transaction and amount if this occurs.
Mechanical cash registers may still be operated during a power failure with the use of a crank key;
however, the ability to close out may not exist.
Electronic (computer) cash registers usually store the existing information on an internal chip. This
information may be retrieved after the power is restored.
A-37
REV. 05/00