There is no formal mid-shift reconciliation process in TakeSheet — the platform is designed to be flexible and accommodate the natural rhythm of a busy trading period. However, there are cash movements that commonly occur between open and close that must be recorded in TakeSheet as they happen.
Float Increases During Trade
The most common mid-shift activity is applying an increase to one or more floats — for example, topping up the TAB or Keno float to ensure service can be maintained during a busy period. When a float increase is required:
The funds are physically dispensed from the safe.
The increase is recorded as a line item in the Safe Holdings module against the relevant float row.
The safe holding balance is reduced accordingly to reflect the cash leaving the safe.
When the trading period closes and the respective float is counted and reconciled, the funds are effectively returned to the safe position — balancing the movement that was recorded at the time of the increase.
Why Recording Mid-Shift Movements Matters
Any cash movement that isn't recorded in TakeSheet at the time it happens creates a variance at close that can be difficult to explain after the fact. Recording float increases and any other mid-shift cash movements as they occur keeps your safe holdings accurate throughout the day and makes the close process significantly smoother.
Tip: If you're handing over to another manager mid-shift, complete a changeover count in the Safe Holdings module before you leave. This gives both managers a verified snapshot of the cash position at the point of handover and ensures any unrecorded movements are captured before the shift changes hands.