Audit Objective 

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

Key Findings 

Of the 562 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we identified 47 components (8 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town facilities. Specifically: 

• 21 components at the Town Hall, such as interior office signs with raised lettering and Braille.
• 12 components at the Town Court, such as a water fountain mounted at the proper height.
• Nine components at the Senior Center, such as restroom lavatory pipes insulated to prevent contact.
• Three components at the Transfer Station, such as accessible parking spaces with signs to identify accessible parking spaces.
• Two components at the Building and Grounds Department, including interior office signs with raised lettering and Braille and signs identifying van accessible parking spaces.

Recommendation 

Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action.