Stock-Based Compensation (Recorded Net Stock Compensation (Reversal) Charge) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charge	$ 2,656	$ 3,905	$ 3,598
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options forfeited	(49)
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options and restricted stock forfeited		(1,923)
Total	2,607	1,982	3,598
Allocated To Cost Of Goods Sold, IT Processing, Servicing And Support [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charge
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options forfeited
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options and restricted stock forfeited
Total
Allocated To Selling, General And Administration [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charge	2,656	3,905	3,598
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options forfeited	(49)
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options and restricted stock forfeited		(1,923)
Total	$ 2,607	$ 1,982	$ 3,598

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Reversal Of Stock Compensation Charge Related To Stock Options And Restricted Stock Forfeited

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Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Amount of capitalized and expensed compensation cost from equity-based compensation arrangements.

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