York County Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted on the Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court in York County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. This audit aimed to ensure that all moneys collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and promptly remitted. The audit complied with specific sections of The Fiscal Code and involved examining internal controls to ensure adherence to laws and regulations. Based on the audit procedures, it was concluded that the Office complied in all respects with the relevant state laws and regulations during the audited period. Summaries of the Office’s receipts and disbursements were evaluated, confirming the accurate handling of transactions, which include inheritance taxes and various fees. Adjustments were considered and disclosed where necessary, although the scope did not extend to issuing an opinion on the complete accuracy of the reported summaries. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.