Pike County Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted for the Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills in Pike County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to ensure that funds collected for the Commonwealth were properly assessed, reported, and remitted. While the Office largely met state laws and regulations, an issue of inadequate accountability over escrow funds was noted. The audit assessed realty transfer taxes, writ taxes, judicial computer system fees, and inheritance taxes, identifying adjustments. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.