The Fiscal Affairs Department and the Fiscal Administrator consolidated the accounting and financial functions of thefive different divisions under one department.
Mr. Obama's proposal at the time was for Congress to grant him "consolidation authority" to combine executive branch functions, specifically singling out thefive housing agencies and the six shops that deal with business like the Commerce Department and the Export-Import Bank.
The company said Tuesday that sale of thefive grocery chains means that the remaining business will need "significantly fewer" corporate and store support roles and functions.