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

The compliance audit of the Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. The audit was conducted to ensure that all monies collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and promptly remitted. The audit found that the office generally complied with relevant state laws and regulations, except for recurring issues related to inadequate accountability over funds held in escrow and unvalidated bank deposit slips. Receipts comprised taxes and fees, such as realty transfer and writ taxes, which were then remitted to the Department of Revenue. The audit also evaluated the summaries of receipts and disbursements, which were prepared according to the Department of Revenue’s requirements, with proposed adjustments disclosed. This report concludes that the Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills generally complied with statutory obligations, despite noted exceptions. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.