Cambria County Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court – Audit Period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022

The compliance audit of the Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022. It aimed to verify whether all funds collected on behalf of the Commonwealth were correctly assessed, reported, and promptly remitted. Conducted as per Sections 401(b) and 401(d) of The Fiscal Code, the audit concluded that the County Officer complied with state laws and regulations. The audit reviewed receipts and disbursements related to inheritance taxes, marriage licenses, and judicial fees. Additional details include a proposed audit adjustment of $3,055, related to probate fees mistakenly processed as inheritance tax transactions. The audit found compliance in all significant respects, and no discrepancies in the balance due to the Commonwealth were identified. This report is solely for evaluating compliance and is not intended for any other purpose.