Published January 28, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of the Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The audit, conducted according to Sections 401(b) and 401(d) of The Fiscal Code, aimed to ensure all moneys collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and promptly remitted. The audit concluded that the Juniata County office complied with applicable state laws and regulations. The audit reviewed transactions involving the Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax, writ taxes, Judicial Computer System/Access to Justice fees, and various marriage-related taxes and fees. The office collected $4,001,576 in Realty Transfer Taxes, with similar diligence in other areas, indicating effective compliance during the audit period. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.