Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (3,723)	$ (4,299)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	0
Bad debt expense	(25)	(16)
Deferred financing cost amortization	21	84
Depreciation and amortization	522	1,856
Gain on sale of assets	0	0
Gain on sale of business unit	0	(6,729)
Non-cash compensation expense	145	170
Impairment of investment	0	3,551
Paid in kind interest	0	0
Equity in (gains) losses of investment	0	96
Goodwill adjustment - utilization of deferred tax assets	0	0
Deferred income tax	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	7,412	5,457
Inventories	252	(860)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	2,158	(979)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,114)	473
Other non-current assets	(50)	286
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(12,401)	(11,958)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings	(1,325)	(2,091)
Other non-current liabilities	127	(125)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations	(9,001)	(15,084)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(9,001)	(15,084)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(302)	(391)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	(11)	0
Proceeds on sale of facilities	0	9,859
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates	0	(57)
Changes in Restricted Cash	(8,812)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations	(9,103)	9,411
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(9,103)	9,411
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of debt	0	0
Repayments of debt	(61)	(242)
Purchase of treasury stock	(94)	(63)
Payments for debt issuance costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(155)	(305)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(18,259)	(5,978)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	35,577	32,924
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	17,318	26,946
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	277	513
Cash paid for income taxes	48	30
Assets acquired under capital lease	$ 0	$ 0