Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator Practice Exam

Which records must be made easily available to the public?

1. Lease agreements

2. Tax duplicates

3. Property management reports

4. Insurance policies

The correct answer is: Tax duplicates

Tax duplicates must be made easily available to the public because they serve as official records that detail the assessment of properties for tax purposes. By making these records accessible, governmental transparency is promoted, allowing citizens to verify tax assessments and ensure that property valuations are equitable. Public access to tax duplicates also supports informed community engagement, as it allows residents to understand how their taxes are calculated and used. Other types of records, such as lease agreements, property management reports, and insurance policies, typically contain sensitive information regarding individual transactions and private agreements that may not require the same level of public access. This ensures the privacy of businesses and individuals involved, which is why these records are not mandated to be readily available to everyone.