Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	$ 291,245	$ 260,379
Accumulated Depreciation	(174,964)	(152,248)
Net Book Value	116,281	108,131
Land [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	4	4
Accumulated Depreciation	0	0
Net Book Value	4	4
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	119,489	106,229
Accumulated Depreciation	(71,040)	(62,028)
Net Book Value	48,449	44,201
Furniture and equipment [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	126,619	106,597
Accumulated Depreciation	(76,227)	(64,157)
Net Book Value	50,392	42,440
Capital lease equipment [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	1,600	1,600
Accumulated Depreciation	(436)	(116)
Net Book Value	1,164	1,484
Software [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	34,727	38,059
Accumulated Depreciation	(27,261)	(25,947)
Net Book Value	7,466	12,112
Construction in progress [Member]
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	8,806	7,890
Accumulated Depreciation	0	0
Net Book Value	$ 8,806	$ 7,890

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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