COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Summarizes the changes in deferred gain from the sale-leaseback transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 1,760	$ 1,143
Recognition of deferred gain	(215)	(188)
Ending balance	1,545	955
Less current portion	860	860	$ 860
Non-current portion of deferred gain	$ 685	$ 95	$ 900

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The portion of the deferred gain that was recognized in the current period.

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The amount of the gain recorded in connection with the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller to be recognized in future periods.

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The portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods less amounts recognized in the current period.

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The portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods as both current and noncurrent portion.

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