Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted for the Recorder of Deeds in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to verify if all funds collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and remitted. It was mandated by Sections 401(b) and 401(d) of The Fiscal Code. The audit confirmed compliance with state laws and regulations, finding no significant discrepancies. Receipts and disbursements included Realty Transfer Taxes totaling $269,850,513 and Writ Taxes and Judicial Computer System/Access To Justice Fees totaling $12,002,526. Although there was a proposed audit adjustment regarding unremitted bank interest of $3,959, the audit did not aim to express an opinion on the underlying financial amounts. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.