Operating Leases

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

We are obligated under various noncancelable operating leases for our office facilities and equipment. Rental expense under these agreements, which is included in G&A in our consolidated statements of operations, amounted to approximately $5.8 million, $4.8 million, and $4.9 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. This rental expense excludes expense related to our discontinued operations, which is not material in any period presented. Additionally, sublease income received in all periods presented was not material. As of September 30, 2019, future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows:



Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
in thousands
2020	$	4,749
2021	4,537
2022	3,644
2023	2,853
2024	1,818
Thereafter	2,551
Total	$	20,152