INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Reversal of reserve related to uncertain tax positions		$ 212,000
Reversal of penalties and interest	$ (10,000)
Income tax penalties and interest accrued for unrecognized tax position	$ 0
State Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax year open to examination	2019 2020 2021 2022
Federal Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax year open to examination	2019 2020 2021 2022

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