Audit Objective 

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

Key Findings 

Of the 814 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we identified 67 components (8 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. Specifically: 

• 26 components at the Public Operations Center, such as signs at interior offices with raised lettering and Braile mounted at an accessible height.
• 22 components at the Town Hall, such as a wider accessible route at the main entrance ramp where the ramp changes direction.
• 15 components at the Public Safety Center, such as a portion of service counters at an accessible height.
• Four components at the Library, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces.

Recommendation 

Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action.