REVENUE RECOGNITION - Summary of Receivables, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Receivables
Beginning balance	$ 175,023
Increase/(Decrease)	(43,935)
Ending balance	131,088
Unbilled work in process, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Beginning balance	115,045
Increase/(Decrease)	(10,134)
Ending balance	104,911
Contract Assets
Beginning balance	7,006
Increase/(Decrease)	(543)
Ending balance	6,463
Contract Liabilities
Beginning balance	40,695
Increase/(Decrease)	(1,253)
Ending balance	$ 39,442

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