However, Diddy’s rep, Juda Engelmayer, tells TMZ … “People, personnel, and attorneys are all being paid, and no one is leaving.”

When we asked if the employees were being paid on time, Juda said … “Sean Combs controls his own finances. Everyone gets paid for their work once it’s completed and confirmed, after routine review.”

Our sources say Diddy’s family members do not have unlimited free access to his money … which means they also have to deal with Tri Star.

We’re told the Combs family is working within a set budget — the amount and frequency of payouts remain unclear — and if they exceed it, they’re required to submit invoices to Tri Star, which aren’t always approved.

For example, we’re told Diddy wanted his family to gather for a dinner in NYC the night before his sentencing. When they contacted Tri Star to cover the tab, they were told to submit an invoice. Tri Star initially declined, but eventually reimbursed whoever footed the bill.