JEFFERSON CITY – State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s audit gave a “good” rating to the Clay County Recorder of Deeds Office. The report is the second released as part of the citizen-mandated audit of Clay County; last month, an audit of the Clay County clerk gave the same rating. “Our work is continuing in Clay County to provide answers and information for taxpayers about the county’s operations,” Galloway said. “My audit noted concerns with the use of leased storage space, and the recorder of deeds responded she has implemented new procedures to address the finding.” The recorder collects fees for recording documents, such as real estate deeds. Fees are deposited into a county fund, a portion of which may be used by the recorder for specific purposes allowed by law. The recorder used some of the money to lease storage space for the recorder and other county officials and departments. The audit recommended the recorder ensure leased space meets re quirements for allowable disbursements…