Receivables

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):


	November 30,
	2021		2020
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	151,284	$	105,700
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	95,063		82,018
Refundable deposits and bonds	13,681		10,897

Income taxes receivable	—		41,323
Other	49,359		40,020
Subtotal	309,387		279,958
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,196)		(7,299)
Total	$	304,191	$	272,659

(a)These receivables typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for the cost of such improvements when they are accepted by the utility company, improvement district or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective improvement districts or municipalities.