Audit Objective 

Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected City facilities.

Key Findings 

Of the 538 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we identified 70 components (13 percent) where City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected City facilities. Specifically: 

• 31 components at the City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height and secured mats at the main entrance.
• 25 components at the City Court, such as service counters at an accessible height.
• Seven components at the Fire Station, such as accessible signs identifying restrooms.
• Seven components at the Police Station, such as van accessible parking spaces and signs at accessible parking spaces.

Recommendation 

City officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 70 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action.