Today's GAO Reports - August 31, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and correspondence:

Reports

1. Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: Despite Challenges Presented by Complex Tax Rules, IRS Could Enhance Enforcement and Guidance. GAO-09-769, July 29.  Highlights

2. Disaster Recovery: Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events. GAO-09-811, July 31.  Highlights

3. Border Patrol: Checkpoints Contribute to Border Patrol's Mission, but More Consistent Data Collection and Performance Measurement Could Improve Effectiveness. GAO-09-824, August 31.  Highlights

4. Medicare Physician Payments: Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together. GAO-09-647, July 31.  Highlights

5. Private Health Insurance: Research on Competition in the Insurance Industry. GAO-09-864R, July 31.

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