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2022-003 Cash Management U.S. Department of the Interior (passed through the State of Louisiana?s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) CFDA 15.435, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3), under the reimbursement method, program costs must be paid by non-Federal entity funds before submitting a payment request. Condition: The District submitted a reimbursement request that was in violation of 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3) as described in the criteria above. Context/Questioned Costs: The District requested $372,596 of reimbursement on a reimbursement request that was submitted prior to payment of the costs by the District. We consider the total of $372,596 to be questioned costs. Cause: Inconsistent application of cash management compliance requirement. Effect: Possible noncompliance with cash management compliance requirements could result in costs being allowed by the granting agency. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure that reimbursement requests are submitted based on the requirement outlined in 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.