diff --git a/source/Private/Get-TestError.ps1 b/source/Private/Get-TestError.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..48cb531
--- /dev/null
+++ b/source/Private/Get-TestError.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+
+
+<#
+    .SYNOPSIS
+    This is a sample Private function only visible within the module.
+
+    .DESCRIPTION
+    This sample function is not exported to the module and only return the data passed as parameter.
+
+    .EXAMPLE
+    $null = Get-TestError -PrivateData 'NOTHING TO SEE HERE'
+
+    .PARAMETER PrivateData
+    The PrivateData parameter is what will be returned without transformation.
+
+#>
+
+function Get-TestError {
+    [cmdletBinding()]
+    param (
+        $LastError,
+        $recnum
+    )
+    # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
+    $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
+    $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
+    $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $LastError })
+    # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
+    $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+    Write-Verbose "An error occurred during the test: `n$LastError" -VerboseAction Continue
+    return $auditResult
+}
+
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-AdministrativeAccountCompliance.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-AdministrativeAccountCompliance.ps1
index 2f205f8..50a2605 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-AdministrativeAccountCompliance.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-AdministrativeAccountCompliance.ps1
@@ -107,15 +107,8 @@ function Test-AdministrativeAccountCompliance {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Handle the error and create a failure result
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-AntiPhishingPolicy.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-AntiPhishingPolicy.ps1
index 41bcb26..f2027ca 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-AntiPhishingPolicy.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-AntiPhishingPolicy.ps1
@@ -92,16 +92,8 @@ function Test-AntiPhishingPolicy {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-AuditDisabledFalse.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-AuditDisabledFalse.ps1
index 0aa3de6..fd8436e 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-AuditDisabledFalse.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-AuditDisabledFalse.ps1
@@ -63,16 +63,8 @@ function Test-AuditDisabledFalse {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-AuditLogSearch.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-AuditLogSearch.ps1
index 5180b6c..2d44b69 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-AuditLogSearch.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-AuditLogSearch.ps1
@@ -66,16 +66,8 @@ function Test-AuditLogSearch {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-BlockChannelEmails.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-BlockChannelEmails.ps1
index 26f13dd..0468ed0 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-BlockChannelEmails.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-BlockChannelEmails.ps1
@@ -62,16 +62,8 @@ function Test-BlockChannelEmails {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-BlockMailForwarding.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-BlockMailForwarding.ps1
index a46b641..81177ff 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-BlockMailForwarding.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-BlockMailForwarding.ps1
@@ -88,16 +88,8 @@ function Test-BlockMailForwarding {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-BlockSharedMailboxSignIn.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-BlockSharedMailboxSignIn.ps1
index cfda390..974e8f4 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-BlockSharedMailboxSignIn.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-BlockSharedMailboxSignIn.ps1
@@ -67,16 +67,8 @@ function Test-BlockSharedMailboxSignIn {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-CommonAttachmentFilter.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-CommonAttachmentFilter.ps1
index 978f3ca..7c29bcd 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-CommonAttachmentFilter.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-CommonAttachmentFilter.ps1
@@ -68,16 +68,8 @@ function Test-CommonAttachmentFilter {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-CustomerLockbox.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-CustomerLockbox.ps1
index 559caaf..9a003d9 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-CustomerLockbox.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-CustomerLockbox.ps1
@@ -62,16 +62,8 @@ function Test-CustomerLockbox {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-DialInBypassLobby.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-DialInBypassLobby.ps1
index 89bce50..f2bf4e6 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-DialInBypassLobby.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-DialInBypassLobby.ps1
@@ -62,16 +62,8 @@ function Test-DialInBypassLobby {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-DisallowInfectedFilesDownload.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-DisallowInfectedFilesDownload.ps1
index 2da1c17..851c90b 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-DisallowInfectedFilesDownload.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-DisallowInfectedFilesDownload.ps1
@@ -65,16 +65,8 @@ function Test-DisallowInfectedFilesDownload {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-EnableDKIM.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-EnableDKIM.ps1
index 8b8a758..fa86282 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-EnableDKIM.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-EnableDKIM.ps1
@@ -66,16 +66,8 @@ function Test-EnableDKIM {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ExternalNoControl.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ExternalNoControl.ps1
index 70a69fa..3b377ab 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ExternalNoControl.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ExternalNoControl.ps1
@@ -64,16 +64,8 @@ function Test-ExternalNoControl {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ExternalSharingCalendars.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ExternalSharingCalendars.ps1
index d2ae686..ba0d8a3 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ExternalSharingCalendars.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ExternalSharingCalendars.ps1
@@ -70,16 +70,8 @@ function Test-ExternalSharingCalendars {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-GlobalAdminsCount.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-GlobalAdminsCount.ps1
index 8b5580c..d2804f5 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-GlobalAdminsCount.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-GlobalAdminsCount.ps1
@@ -65,16 +65,8 @@ function Test-GlobalAdminsCount {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-GuestAccessExpiration.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-GuestAccessExpiration.ps1
index 8c0fcbc..92d40a0 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-GuestAccessExpiration.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-GuestAccessExpiration.ps1
@@ -58,16 +58,8 @@ function Test-GuestAccessExpiration {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-GuestUsersBiweeklyReview.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-GuestUsersBiweeklyReview.ps1
index 757c4d3..1f4c633 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-GuestUsersBiweeklyReview.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-GuestUsersBiweeklyReview.ps1
@@ -50,16 +50,8 @@ function Test-GuestUsersBiweeklyReview {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-IdentifyExternalEmail.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-IdentifyExternalEmail.ps1
index ebca9fd..571b41d 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-IdentifyExternalEmail.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-IdentifyExternalEmail.ps1
@@ -62,16 +62,8 @@ function Test-IdentifyExternalEmail {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-LinkSharingRestrictions.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-LinkSharingRestrictions.ps1
index 2144646..9816d51 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-LinkSharingRestrictions.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-LinkSharingRestrictions.ps1
@@ -58,16 +58,8 @@ function Test-LinkSharingRestrictions {
 
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-MailTipsEnabled.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-MailTipsEnabled.ps1
index c51f7ba..aa6d6bc 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-MailTipsEnabled.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-MailTipsEnabled.ps1
@@ -70,16 +70,8 @@ function Test-MailTipsEnabled {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ManagedApprovedPublicGroups.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ManagedApprovedPublicGroups.ps1
index 2c2140f..944b47e 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ManagedApprovedPublicGroups.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ManagedApprovedPublicGroups.ps1
@@ -60,16 +60,8 @@ function Test-ManagedApprovedPublicGroups {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-MeetingChatNoAnonymous.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-MeetingChatNoAnonymous.ps1
index 4420efc..64e0e2e 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-MeetingChatNoAnonymous.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-MeetingChatNoAnonymous.ps1
@@ -57,16 +57,8 @@ function Test-MeetingChatNoAnonymous {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthExchangeOnline.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthExchangeOnline.ps1
index d4f4738..d4cd0bc 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthExchangeOnline.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthExchangeOnline.ps1
@@ -59,16 +59,8 @@ function Test-ModernAuthExchangeOnline {
 
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
 
     }
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthSharePoint.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthSharePoint.ps1
index 85336c9..64e2598 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthSharePoint.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ModernAuthSharePoint.ps1
@@ -57,16 +57,8 @@ function Test-ModernAuthSharePoint {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingJoin.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingJoin.ps1
index bad4009..a0ae10f 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingJoin.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingJoin.ps1
@@ -57,16 +57,8 @@ function Test-NoAnonymousMeetingJoin {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingStart.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingStart.ps1
index 04498e0..424e756 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingStart.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-NoAnonymousMeetingStart.ps1
@@ -58,16 +58,8 @@ function Test-NoAnonymousMeetingStart {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-NoWhitelistDomains.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-NoWhitelistDomains.ps1
index 076b2c1..da28030 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-NoWhitelistDomains.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-NoWhitelistDomains.ps1
@@ -68,16 +68,8 @@ function Test-NoWhitelistDomains {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-NotifyMalwareInternal.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-NotifyMalwareInternal.ps1
index d08da4f..b87c381 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-NotifyMalwareInternal.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-NotifyMalwareInternal.ps1
@@ -74,16 +74,8 @@ function Test-NotifyMalwareInternal {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-OneDriveContentRestrictions.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-OneDriveContentRestrictions.ps1
index bed9d6e..44b9d7f 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-OneDriveContentRestrictions.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-OneDriveContentRestrictions.ps1
@@ -63,16 +63,8 @@ function Test-OneDriveContentRestrictions {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-OneDriveSyncRestrictions.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-OneDriveSyncRestrictions.ps1
index 373a815..f689d37 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-OneDriveSyncRestrictions.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-OneDriveSyncRestrictions.ps1
@@ -63,16 +63,8 @@ function Test-OneDriveSyncRestrictions {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-OrgOnlyBypassLobby.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-OrgOnlyBypassLobby.ps1
index 104181e..87b7d24 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-OrgOnlyBypassLobby.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-OrgOnlyBypassLobby.ps1
@@ -66,16 +66,8 @@ function Test-OrgOnlyBypassLobby {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-OrganizersPresent.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-OrganizersPresent.ps1
index 4a3be9f..d85ff32 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-OrganizersPresent.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-OrganizersPresent.ps1
@@ -61,16 +61,8 @@ function Test-OrganizersPresent {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-PasswordHashSync.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-PasswordHashSync.ps1
index c054cfb..d131a3e 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-PasswordHashSync.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-PasswordHashSync.ps1
@@ -58,16 +58,8 @@ function Test-PasswordHashSync {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ReauthWithCode.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ReauthWithCode.ps1
index e5d0f3a..9e68202 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ReauthWithCode.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ReauthWithCode.ps1
@@ -58,16 +58,8 @@ function Test-ReauthWithCode {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-ReportSecurityInTeams.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-ReportSecurityInTeams.ps1
index c5c822a..0247956 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-ReportSecurityInTeams.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-ReportSecurityInTeams.ps1
@@ -57,16 +57,8 @@ function Test-ReportSecurityInTeams {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-RestrictCustomScripts.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-RestrictCustomScripts.ps1
index 7705721..88f1c75 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-RestrictCustomScripts.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-RestrictCustomScripts.ps1
@@ -111,16 +111,8 @@ function Test-RestrictCustomScripts {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-RestrictExternalSharing.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-RestrictExternalSharing.ps1
index 3c99f67..d508445 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-RestrictExternalSharing.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-RestrictExternalSharing.ps1
@@ -63,16 +63,8 @@ function Test-RestrictExternalSharing {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-RestrictOutlookAddins.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-RestrictOutlookAddins.ps1
index 8c5408e..4952b24 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-RestrictOutlookAddins.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-RestrictOutlookAddins.ps1
@@ -76,16 +76,8 @@ function Test-RestrictOutlookAddins {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-RestrictStorageProvidersOutlook.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-RestrictStorageProvidersOutlook.ps1
index a466f72..1db39e5 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-RestrictStorageProvidersOutlook.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-RestrictStorageProvidersOutlook.ps1
@@ -67,16 +67,8 @@ function Test-RestrictStorageProvidersOutlook {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-RestrictTenantCreation.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-RestrictTenantCreation.ps1
index 476eb99..b6f5382 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-RestrictTenantCreation.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-RestrictTenantCreation.ps1
@@ -59,16 +59,8 @@ function Test-RestrictTenantCreation {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-SharePointAADB2B.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-SharePointAADB2B.ps1
index d0bf748..afbc0d9 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-SharePointAADB2B.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-SharePointAADB2B.ps1
@@ -46,16 +46,8 @@ function Test-SharePointAADB2B {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-SharePointExternalSharingDomains.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-SharePointExternalSharingDomains.ps1
index 64c53c6..246c41c 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-SharePointExternalSharingDomains.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-SharePointExternalSharingDomains.ps1
@@ -47,16 +47,8 @@ function Test-SharePointExternalSharingDomains {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-SharePointGuestsItemSharing.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-SharePointGuestsItemSharing.ps1
index b09a66a..58c834f 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-SharePointGuestsItemSharing.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-SharePointGuestsItemSharing.ps1
@@ -47,16 +47,8 @@ function Test-SharePointGuestsItemSharing {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-SpamPolicyAdminNotify.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-SpamPolicyAdminNotify.ps1
index 9d6779c..a574612 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-SpamPolicyAdminNotify.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-SpamPolicyAdminNotify.ps1
@@ -65,16 +65,8 @@ function Test-SpamPolicyAdminNotify {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalAccess.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalAccess.ps1
index 787720b..9c7d320 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalAccess.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalAccess.ps1
@@ -54,16 +54,8 @@ function Test-TeamsExternalAccess {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalFileSharing.ps1 b/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalFileSharing.ps1
index 7f61ec1..9fe0374 100644
--- a/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalFileSharing.ps1
+++ b/source/tests/Test-TeamsExternalFileSharing.ps1
@@ -49,16 +49,8 @@ function Test-TeamsExternalFileSharing {
             $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult @params
         }
         catch {
-            Write-Error "An error occurred during the test: $_"
-
-            # Retrieve the description from the test definitions
-            $testDefinition = $script:TestDefinitionsObject | Where-Object { $_.Rec -eq $recnum }
-            $description = if ($testDefinition) { $testDefinition.RecDescription } else { "Description not found" }
-
-            $script:FailedTests.Add([PSCustomObject]@{ Rec = $recnum; Description = $description; Error = $_ })
-
-            # Call Initialize-CISAuditResult with error parameters
-            $auditResult = Initialize-CISAuditResult -Rec $recnum -Failure
+            $LastError = $_
+            $auditResult = Get-TestError -LastError $LastError -recnum $recnum
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/tests/Unit/Private/Get-TestError.tests.ps1 b/tests/Unit/Private/Get-TestError.tests.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a2aa69
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/Unit/Private/Get-TestError.tests.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+$ProjectPath = "$PSScriptRoot\..\..\.." | Convert-Path
+$ProjectName = ((Get-ChildItem -Path $ProjectPath\*\*.psd1).Where{
+        ($_.Directory.Name -match 'source|src' -or $_.Directory.Name -eq $_.BaseName) -and
+        $(try { Test-ModuleManifest $_.FullName -ErrorAction Stop } catch { $false } )
+    }).BaseName
+
+
+Import-Module $ProjectName
+
+InModuleScope $ProjectName {
+    Describe Get-PrivateFunction {
+        Context 'Default' {
+            BeforeEach {
+                $return = Get-PrivateFunction -PrivateData 'string'
+            }
+
+            It 'Returns a single object' {
+                ($return | Measure-Object).Count | Should -Be 1
+            }
+
+            It 'Returns a string based on the parameter PrivateData' {
+                $return | Should -Be 'string'
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+