Allegheny County Department of Court Records/Wills and Orphans Division – Audit Period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted for the Department of Court Records, Wills and Orphans Division, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to verify if all moneys collected for the Commonwealth were properly assessed, reported, and remitted. It was conducted as required by Sections 401(b) and 401(d) of The Fiscal Code. The findings indicate that the Office complied with relevant laws and regulations, except for minor proposed audit adjustments of $950 owed to the county by the Department of Revenue and an overpayment of $533 for marriage licenses. Total disbursements for Inheritance Taxes and related fees were substantial, with detailed summaries included for the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court. The report also evaluated the accuracy of data from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The audit concluded that the Wills and Orphans Division effectively managed its responsibilities in accordance with state requirements. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.