Luzerne County Prothonotary – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit for the Prothonotary of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. Conducted by the Department of the Auditor General in accordance with The Fiscal Code, the audit’s objective was to ensure all moneys collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and promptly remitted. The audit revealed that the County Officer largely complied with state laws and regulations pertinent to financial collections. The report included a summary of the County Officer’s receipts and disbursements, which amounted to $817,044 in total receipts, with $816,833 disbursed to the Commonwealth. The report concluded that the audit adjustments were accounted for, resulting in no outstanding balance due to the Commonwealth.