Acquisition of Citizen Engagement Centers Business - Pro Forma Results (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Revenue | $ 763,048 | $ 822,132 |
| Net income | $ 59,196 | $ 63,293 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.92 | $ 0.95 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributed to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.91 | $ 0.94 |
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- Definition Per basic share amount of pro forma income from continuing operations, after tax, as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Per diluted share amount of pro forma income from continuing operations, after tax, as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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