Short-term Investments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Short Term Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 29,000	$ 3,000

Amount after tax of unrealized gain (loss) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale

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