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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-001: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: In 1 of 25 cash disbursements tested, the Project paid the expense of another project under common management. Criteria: The Project should not pay the expenses of another project. Effect: The amount of the expense incorrectly paid was $745 out of a total sample of disbursements of $62,837. Context: A sample of disbursements was selected for testing of compliance. The test found one disbursement that was not in compliance. The non-compliance had a financial effect outlined below. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 137, $246,559; Sample 25, $62,837; Not in Compliance 1, $745; Questioned Costs - $745; Cause: The Project mistakenly paid the invoice of another project under common management. Recommendation: The Project should carefully review invoices before payment to make sure it only pays the proper amount. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. The accounts payable staff will be reminded to be careful when entering invoices for payment. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $745; Non-compliance code - R