RETIREMENT PLANS - FAIR VALUE LEVEL 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 11,982
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	13,094	$ 11,982
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Issuance of note receivable from an unrelated private company	571	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 571	$ 0