Impact of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Proposed Consolidation Plan on Tennessee
RCED-83-100
Published: Feb 25, 1983. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 1983.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposal to move its Nashville multifamily housing function to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Secretary of HUD should reevaluate the proposal to consolidate Tennessee multifamily housing operations. In this reevaluation, the Secretary should: (1) justify that the reorganization is necessary and desirable and demonstrate how it will improve program delivery and client service; (2) develop a complete and detailed cost and benefit analysis based on sound plans; and (3) consider the effects of new initiatives in making his final decision regarding the most appropriate organizational structure in Tennessee. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Although HUD officially discounts the recommendation, it has decided to cancel the proposed consolidation of multifamily housing operations in Tennessee. GAO that the recommendation is no longer applicable.
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Cost analysisFederal agency reorganizationHousing programsPlanningProgram evaluationMultifamily housingReorganizationEarly retirementOffice spaceUnemployment compensation programs