FCA-2019-2163

The results of our audit identified deficiencies in internal control and instances of noncompliance that are considered reportable under Government Auditing Standards. These items included: (1) Staff in the Clerk's Office had the ability to change and/or delete information in multiple systems; (2) The Clerk's Office did not accurately assess and collect estate inventory fees in accordance with state law; (3) The Clerk's Office did not assess and collect sufficient bonds to protect wards in accordance with state law. Details about each item are provided in the Audit Findings, Recommendations, and Responses section of the report.