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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Contract Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Revenue from related party | $ 376,506 | $ 359,467 | $ 354,614
Pass Through and Other [Member] |  |  |
Revenue from related party | $ 7,257 | $ 6,628 | $ 7,920

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