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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Summary of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Contract assets | $ 4,513 | $ 2,367
Change in contract liabilities balance: |  |
Contract liabilities beginning balance | 8,636 | 23,354
Payment received/accrued and deferred | 30,721 | 19,312
Revenue recognized during the period | (30,071) | (34,030)
Contract liabilities ending balance | $ 9,286 | $ 8,636

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