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Reconciliation of the Total Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities, Beginning Balance | $ 75 | $ 301 | $ 314
Change in prior year tax positions | (70) | (187) | 9
Current tax positions |  | 17 | 23
Settlements with taxing authorities |  | 0 |
Lapse of statute of limitations | (4) | (56) | (45)
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities, Ending Balance | $ 1 | $ 75 | $ 301

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