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FINDING 2023-001: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: In 1 of 48 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 expenses incorrectly paid was $6,886 out of a total sample of disbursements of $75,281. 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 - 207, $118,673, Sample - 48, $75,281, Not in Compliance - 1, $6,886, Questioned Costs - $6,886. Cause: The Project mistakenly paid an invoice of another project under common management. Recommendation: The Project should carefully review invoices before payment to make sure it 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 - $6,886, Non-compliance code - R