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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 subsidiary | Sep. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Number of subsidiaries prior to sale of assets related to PEO operation (subsidiary) | 17 |
Remaining liability for penalties and interest related to payroll taxes | $ 1,400,000 | $ 1,300,000
Accrued penalties and interest related to payroll taxes | 600,000 |
Payment of payroll taxes | 0 | 0
Wage adjustment required | $ 0 |
Maximum percentage of annual salary used to calculate ump sum payemtn in event of change in control (percent) | 150.00% |

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- Definition Represents the penalties and interest sought by IRS related to payroll taxes. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This element represents the percentage of annual salary that is due to an employee in the event of a change in control of the Company. Payment will be made in the form a a lump sum equal to the employee's annual salary multiplied by the percentage. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of subsidiaries of the entity prior to the sale of the assets from discontinued operation in fiscal 2003. + References No definition available. + Details
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