CSAT and TTA XML Batch Upload Retirement
Dear Grantees,
SAMHSA is retiring the SPARS Extensible Markup Language (XML) batch upload feature on September 30, 2024, as a result of the availability of the Comma-separated Values (CSV) batch upload feature in SPARS for all Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), and Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) grantees.
Most CSAT and TTA grantees have already transitioned to the CSV batch upload feature. For any grantees still using the XML batch upload, you should begin transitioning to CSV batch upload now. The following trainings and resources for the CSV batch upload feature are available on SPARS:
- CSV Batch Upload Guide
- CSV Batch Upload Training Slides
- CSAT GPRA Client Outcome Measures Codebook
- CSAT GPRA CSV Upload Template
- TTA Codebook
- TTA Follow-Up Form CSV Upload Template
- TTA Post-Event Form CSV Upload Template
- TTA Event Description Form CSV Upload Template
An automated CSV batch upload process is now available to grantees. Grantees that wish to submit CSV files to SPARS using this automated process should begin testing at this time. Additional communications detailing how to automate CSV file submission are forthcoming.
If you have questions or experience any issues with the transition to CSV batch upload, contact the SPARS Help Desk via email, SPARSHelpDesk@mathematica-mpr.com, or phone, 800-685-7623, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET. If you need more hands-on assistance to begin using CSV batch upload you can submit a Technical Support Request on SPARS here.
Announcement posted: 8/30/2024