Housing Programs: Information on HUD's Decision To Close Its Bangor, Maine, Office

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) decision to close its Bangor, Maine, field office to determine: (1) how HUD decided which offices to close; (2) whether the HUD cost-benefit analysis was accurate and complete; (3) what impact the closing had on lenders and borrowers obtaining HUD-insured loans; and (4) whether the Manchester, New Hampshire, office was able to handle the increased work load from the Bangor and Burlington, Vermont, offices.