Audit Objective 

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

Key Findings 

Of the 1,290 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we identified 139 components (11 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town facilities. Specifically: 

• 67 components at the Town Hall, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille.
• 26 components at the Town Hall Annex (Annex), such as van accessible parking spaces.
• 25 components at the Senior Center, such as accessible parking spaces with access aisles.
• Seven components at the Parks and Recreation Administration building (Parks building), such as accessible restrooms.
• Six components at the Animal Shelter, such as doors that can be opened with five pounds of force.
• Five components at the Municipal Building, such as secured mats at accessible entrances.
• Three components at the Recycling Center, such as adequate clearance on the latch side of doors to accommodate a wheelchair.

Recommendation 

Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 139 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action.