CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 42,259	$ 34,428	$ 123,636	$ 109,244
Foreign currency translation adjustments	8,339	6,366	(12,694)	4,919
Interest rate hedge, net of income taxes	(23)		(23)
Comprehensive income	50,575	40,794	110,919	114,163
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(593)	(290)	(1,302)	(40)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAXIMUS	$ 49,982	$ 40,504	$ 109,617	$ 114,123