Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

The changes in our warranty liability are as follows (in thousands):



	Six Months Ended May 31,						Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	48,704		$	47,822		$	43,419		$	43,333
Warranties issued	7,786			6,319			4,360			3,553
Payments	(20,162		)	(18,213		)	(11,451		)	(9,284		)
Adjustments (a)	4,609			17,547			4,609			15,873
Balance at end of period	$	40,937		$	53,475		$	40,937		$	53,475

(a)

As discussed below, adjustments for the three months and six months ended May 31, 2014 were comprised of a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables and a reclassification to establish a separate accrual for a water intrusion-related inquiry. These items had no impact on our consolidated statements of operations. Adjustments for the three months and six months ended May 31, 2013 reflected net warranty charges associated with water intrusion-related issues in central and southwest Florida.

Schedule of Self-Insurance Liability

The changes in our self-insurance liability are as follows (in thousands):



	Six Months Ended May 31,						Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	92,214		$	93,349		$	90,416		$	91,723
Self-insurance expense (a)	5,653			3,407			3,037			1,598
Payments, net of recoveries (b)	(7,409		)	(6,126		)	(2,995		)	(2,691		)
Balance at end of period	$	90,458		$	90,630		$	90,458		$	90,630


(a)	These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.


(b)	Recoveries are reflected at the time we receive funds from subcontractors and/or their insurers.