Maximus, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)

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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 GBP (£)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 GBP (£)	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Payments of contingent consideration			$ 8,168	$ 4,041
Aidvantage
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 2,800		$ 2,800		$ 7,500
BZ Bodies Limited
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration					$ 2,500	£ 2.0
Payments of contingent consideration	$ 2,500	£ 2.0
Maximum \| Navient
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration							$ 65,000

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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