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Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Which Would Lower Effective Tax Rate if Realized (Detail) - State and Local Jurisdiction $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |
Unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues | $ 11,992
Interest receivable on unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues | $ 44

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