ModivCare (MODV) 10-K 10 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 06, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	PROVIDENCE SERVICE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,220,754
Trading Symbol	prsc
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		13,500,436
Entity Public Float			$ 563.9
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 72,262	$ 79,756
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5,901 in 2016 and $4,380 in 2015		162,311	156,932
Other receivables		12,240	16,298
Prepaid expenses and other		38,081	27,624
Restricted cash		3,192	4,012
Deferred tax assets		6,825	2,891
Current assets of discontinued operations			32,211
Total current assets		294,911	319,724
Property and equipment, net	[1]	46,220	46,158
Goodwill		119,624	129,958
Intangible assets, net		49,124	69,564
Equity investments		161,363	9,324
Other assets		8,211	17,988
Restricted cash, less current portion		10,938	16,044
Deferred tax asset		4,003	42
Non-current assets of discontinued operations			441,400
Total assets		694,394	1,050,202
Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity
Current portion of long-term obligations		1,721	31,375
Accounts payable		22,177	28,019
Accrued expenses		100,872	117,436
Accrued transportation costs		73,191	64,537
Deferred revenue		20,718	28,667
Reinsurance and related liability reserves		8,639	9,389
Current liabilities of discontinued operations			15,849
Total current liabilities		227,318	295,272
Long-term obligations, less current portion		1,890	268,696
Other long-term liabilities		22,655	22,855
Deferred tax liabilities		67,291	8,403
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations			87,268
Total liabilities		319,154	682,494
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Common stock: Authorized 40,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; 17,315,661 and 17,186,780 issued and outstanding (including treasury shares)		17	17
Additional paid-in capital		302,010	293,012
Retained earnings		156,718	69,209
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(33,449)	(16,831)
Treasury shares, at cost, 3,478,676 and 1,895,998 shares		(125,201)	(54,823)
Total Providence stockholders' equity		300,095	290,584
Noncontrolling interest		(2,420)	(452)
Total stockholders' equity		297,675	290,132
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity		694,394	1,050,202
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity
Convertible preferred stock, net: Authorized 10,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; 803,398 and 803,518 issued and outstanding; 5.5%/8.5% dividend rate		$ 77,565	$ 77,576
[1]	Represents property and equipment, net.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable allowance	$ 5,901	$ 4,380
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	17,315,661	17,186,780
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	17,315,661	17,186,780
Treasury shares, shares (in shares)	3,478,676	1,895,998
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Convertible Preferred Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares)	803,398	803,518
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)	803,398	803,518
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Cash Dividends [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate	5.50%	8.50%

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Service revenue, net	$ 1,578,889	$ 1,478,010	$ 1,092,880
Operating expenses:
Service expense	1,452,754	1,381,154	988,600
General and administrative expense	69,911	70,986	44,080
Asset impairment charge	21,003
Depreciation and amortization	26,604	23,998	17,213
Total operating expenses	1,570,272	1,476,138	1,049,893
Operating income	8,617	1,872	42,987
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net	1,583	1,853	10,224
Equity in net loss of investee	10,287	10,970
Gain on foreign currency transactions	(1,375)	(857)	(37)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(1,878)	(10,094)	32,800
Provision for income taxes	17,036	14,583	8,289
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	(18,914)	(24,677)	24,511
Discontinued operations, net of tax	108,760	107,871	(4,236)
Net income	89,846	83,194	20,275
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,082	502
Net income attributable to Providence	91,928	83,696	20,275
Operations	$ 74,374	$ 67,999	$ 20,275
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (1.45)	$ (1.83)	$ 1.66
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	6.52	6.09	(0.29)
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	5.07	4.26	1.37
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	(1.45)	(1.83)	1.63
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	6.52	6.09	(0.28)
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 5.07	$ 4.26	$ 1.35
Denominator:
Basic (in shares)	14,666,896	15,960,905	14,765,303
Diluted (in shares)	14,666,896	15,960,905	15,018,561

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income	$ 89,846	$ 83,194	$ 20,275
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,082	502
Net income attributable to Providence	91,928	83,696	20,275
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(16,618)	(8,075)	(7,337)
Other comprehensive loss	(16,618)	(8,075)	(7,337)
Comprehensive income	73,228	75,119	12,938
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,968	508
Comprehensive income attributable to Providence	$ 75,196	$ 75,627	$ 12,938

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013															14,477,312				956,442
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013															$ 14	$ 194,363	$ (33,641)	$ (1,419)	$ (15,641)	$ 6,961	$ 150,637
Stock-based compensation																7,562					7,562
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit of $2,683 (in shares)															512,927
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit																13,702					13,702
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	596,915							946,723							74,714				18,504
Restricted stock issued	$ 1	$ (1)						$ 1	$ 38,569					$ 38,570					$ (524)		(524)
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged (in shares)															261,694				39,162
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged															$ 1	6,960			$ (1,521)	(6,961)	(1,521)
Other																				50	50
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																		(7,337)			(7,337)
Net income attributable to Providence																	20,275				20,275
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014															16,870,285				1,014,108
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014															$ 17	261,155	(13,366)	(8,756)	$ (17,686)	50	221,414
Noncontrolling interests
Stock-based compensation																26,622					26,622
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit of $2,683 (in shares)															247,333				5,718
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit																7,899			$ (299)		7,600
Restricted stock issued (in shares)															65,447				15,961
Restricted stock issued																			$ (759)		(759)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																		(8,075)			(8,075)
Net income attributable to Providence																	83,696				83,696
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015															17,186,780				1,895,998
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015															$ 17	293,012	69,209	(16,831)	$ (54,823)	(452)	290,132
Stock repurchase (in shares)																			816,468
Stock repurchase																			$ (34,111)		(34,111)
Shares surrendered by employees to pay employee taxes related to shares released from escrow (in shares)														43,743					43,743
Shares surrendered by employees to pay employee taxes related to shares released from escrow																			$ (1,968)		(1,968)
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock																150					150
Beneficial conversion feature related to preferred stock																1,071					1,071
Convertible preferred stock dividends																(2,814)	(1,121)				(3,935)
Accretion of convertible preferred stock discount																(1,071)					(1,071)
Noncontrolling interests																				(502)	(502)
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock (in shares)															3,715
Stock-based compensation																5,154					5,154
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit of $2,683 (in shares)															105,788
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax benefit																3,832					3,832
Restricted stock issued (in shares)															22,793				2,736
Restricted stock issued																			$ (130)		(130)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																		(16,618)		114	(16,504)
Net income attributable to Providence																	91,928				91,928
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016															17,315,661				3,478,676
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016															$ 17	302,010	156,718	(33,449)	$ (125,201)	(2,420)	297,675
Stock repurchase (in shares)																			1,579,942
Stock repurchase																			$ (70,248)		(70,248)
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock																12					12
Convertible preferred stock dividends																	(4,419)				(4,419)
Noncontrolling interests																				$ (2,082)	$ (2,082)
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock (in shares)															300

Consolidated Statements of Sto7

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Exercise of employee stock option, tax benefit		$ 2,706	$ 2,683
Exercise of employee stock option, tax shortfall	$ 276

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Operating activities
Net income	$ 89,846	$ 83,194	$ 20,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	21,699	20,234	14,051
Amortization	26,026	38,067	15,437
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,759	2,539	2,589
Stock-based compensation	5,136	26,622	7,562
Deferred income taxes	(14,130)	(10)	(5,208)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	1,754	2,041	5,561
Write-off of deferred financing charges	2,302
Excess tax benefit upon exercise of stock options	(282)	(2,857)	(2,722)
Gains on remeasurement of contingent consideration		(2,469)	(16,314)
Asset impairment charge	21,003	1,593	6,915
Equity in net loss of investee	10,287	10,970
Gain on sale of business	(167,895)	(123,129)
Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable on gain on sale of business	58,492	22,797
Other non-cash charges (credits)	(1,323)	(419)	3,088
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(19,332)	(86,627)	(17,208)
Prepaid expenses and other	(4,058)	14,654	(7,361)
Reinsurance liability reserve	(4,110)	(611)	3,761
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	33,365	(21,900)	28,483
Income taxes payable on gain of sale of business	(30,153)
Accrued transportation costs	8,654	9,045	530
Deferred revenue	(4,019)	19,043	(3,454)
Other long-term liabilities	4,462	463	(790)
Net cash provided by operating activities	41,483	13,240	55,195
Investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(41,216)	(35,072)	(23,242)
Proceeds from sale of property	1,039
Net increase (decrease) in short-term investments	239	(18)	(19)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(3,433)	(416,986)
Sale of business, net of cash sold	371,580	199,943
Equity investment	(13,663)	(16,072)
Restricted cash for reinsured claims losses	5,926	(2,058)	(3,108)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	323,905	143,290	(443,355)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs		80,667
Preferred stock dividends	(4,419)	(3,928)
Repurchase of common stock, for treasury	(70,378)	(36,838)	(524)
Proceeds from common stock issued pursuant to stock option exercise	4,108	4,894	11,019
Excess tax benefit upon exercise of stock options	282	2,857	2,722
Proceeds from long-term debt	52,500	34,000	501,200
Repayment of long-term debt	(357,450)	(305,125)	(48,625)
Payment of contingent consideration		(7,496)
Debt financing costs	(247)	(286)	(12,769)
Capital lease payments and other	(935)		73
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(376,539)	(231,255)	453,096
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,357)	(911)	(3,525)
Net change in cash	(12,508)	(75,636)	61,411
Cash at beginning of period	84,770	160,406	98,995
Cash at end of period	72,262	84,770	160,406
Cash included in current assets of discontinued operations held for sale		5,014	25,148
Cash paid for interest	9,768	16,699	10,726
Cash paid for income taxes	55,827	21,555	18,389
Accrued unfunded future equity investment capital contributions		4,654
Note receivable issued for sale of property	3,130
Purchase of equipment through capital lease obligation	4,547
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged			6,961
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares converted to treasury shares for fulfillment of obligation by sellersof WCG related to dispute with British Columbia			1,521
Purchase price			525,596
Cash acquired			37,159
Common stock issued for acquistions of business			38,570
Contingent consideration			30,095
Note payable to former shareholder			600
Working capital adjustments to purchase price		(3,433)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		3,433	416,986
Amount Due to Former Share Holder [Member]
Financing activities
Amount due to former shareholder			$ 2,186

Note 1 - Organization and Basis

Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. Description of Business The Providence Service Corporation (“we”, the “Company” or “Providence”) is a holding company, which owns interests in subsidiaries and other companies that are primarily engaged in the provision of healthcare and workforce development services for public and private sector entities seeking to control costs and promote positive outcomes. The subsidiaries and other companies in which the Company holds interests comprise the following segments: ● Non-Emergency Transportation Services (“NET Services”) – Nationwide provider of non-emergency medical transportation programs for state governments and managed care organizations. ● Workforce Development Services (“WD Services”) – Global provider of employment preparation and placement and legal offender rehabilitation services to eligible participants of government sponsored programs. ● Matrix Investment – Minority interest in nationwide provider of in-home care optimization and management solutions, including comprehensive health assessments (“CHAs”), to members of managed care organizations, accounted for as an equity method investment. Ingeus UK Holdings Limited and its wholly and partly-owned subsidiaries and associates (collectively, “Ingeus”), which make up the majority of WD Services, were acquired on May 30, 2014. November 1, 2015, Matrix Investment is comprised of Mercury Parent, LLC, a newly formed parent of CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Matrix”. Matrix was acquired by the Company on October 23, 2014. October 19, 2016, 53.2% 46.8% 21, Discontinued Operations . As of December 31, 2016, 40 9 Basis of Presentation The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The FASB establishes accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification The Company holds investments that are accounted for using the equity method. The Company does not control the decision making process nor business management practices of these affiliates. Accordingly, the Company relies on management of these affiliates to provide accurate financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company receives audit reports relating to such financial information from the affiliates’ independent auditors on an annual basis. The Company is not aware of any errors in or possible misstatements of the financial information provided by its equity affiliates that would have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications The Company has reclassified certain amounts relating to its prior period results to conform to its current period presentation. Effective January 1, 2016, 2015 03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835 30): 2015 03”) December 31, 2015. During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, August 28, 2016 third October 19, 2016 $109,403. December 31, 2015. November 1, 2015, 21, Discontinued Operations.

Note 2 - Significant Accounting

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	2. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include The Providence Service Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and entities it controls, or in which it has a variable interest and is the primary beneficiary of expected cash profits or losses. The Company records its investments in entities that it does not control, but over which it has the ability to exercise significant influence, using the equity method. The Company has eliminated significant intercompany transactions and accounts. Accounting Estimates The Company uses estimates and assumptions in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amount of net income or loss during any period. The Company’s actual financial results could differ significantly from these estimates. The significant estimates underlying the Company’s consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition; allowance for doubtful accounts; accrued transportation costs; accrued restructuring; income taxes; recoverability of current and long-lived assets, including equity method investments; intangible assets and goodwill; loss contingencies; accounting for business combinations, including amounts assigned to definite and indefinite lived intangibles and contingent consideration; loss reserves for reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs; and stock-based compensation. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three may At December 31, 2016 2015, $21,411 $37,467, may Restricted Cash At December 31, 2016 2015, $14,130 $20,056, December 31, 2016 2015 Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses $ 2,265 $ 3,033 Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses 11,865 17,023 Restricted cash for reinsured claims losses 14,130 20,056 Less current portion 3,192 4,012 Restricted cash, less current portion $ 10,938 $ 16,044 Of the restricted cash amount at December 31, 2016 2015: ● $2,265 $3,033, ● of the remaining $11,865 $17,023: o $310 $565, 2011; o $11,555 $16,458, Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company records accounts receivable amounts at the contractual amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount it estimates to be sufficient to cover the risk that an account will not be collected. The Company regularly evaluates its accounts receivable, especially receivables that are past due, and reassesses its allowance for doubtful accounts based on identified customer collection issues. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce its net recognized receivable to an amount the Company reasonably expects to collect. The Company also provides a general allowance, based upon historical experience. Under certain contracts of NET Services, final payment is based on a reconciliation of actual utilization and cost, and the final reconciliation may December 31, 2016 2015, $45,287 $30,242, The Company’s provision for doubtful accounts expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 $2,892, $1,369 $1,014, Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation, or at fair value if the assets were initially recorded as the result of a business combination or if the asset was remeasured due to an impairment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the disposition of an asset are reflected in operating expense. Recoverability of Goodwill In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other reviews goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently, if events and circumstances indicate that an asset may (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Historically, the Company has performed the annual goodwill impairment test for all reporting units as of December 31 change this date to October 1 2016 change in the goodwill impairment testing date is not a material change to the Company’s method of applying an accounting principle. The Company’s evaluation of goodwill for impairment involves a two two two may The Company estimates the fair value of the Company’s reporting units using either an income approach, a market valuation approach, a transaction valuation approach or a blended approach. The income approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of the cash flows the Company expects the reporting unit to generate in the future. Estimates included in the discounted cash flow model include the discount rate, which the Company determines based on adjusting an industry-wide weighted-average cost of capital for size, geography, and company specific risk factors, long-term rates of growth and profitability of the Company’s business, working capital effects and planned capital expenditures. The market approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded entities in similar lines of business. The transaction valuation approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to publicly available transactional data involving both publicly traded and private entities in similar lines of business. The Company’s significant estimates in both the market and transaction approach include the selected similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and the multiples the Company applies to revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. As discussed in Note 6, Goodwill and Intangibles December 31, 2016, $5,224. December 31, 2015 2014. Recoverability of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization and Other Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets subject to amortization and other long-lived assets are carried at cost and are amortized or depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 5 15 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment the Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or groups of assets to be used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may may may 6, Goodwill and Intangibles December 31, 2016, $9,983 $4,381 Accrued Transportation Costs NET Services contracts with third may $73,191 $64,537 December 31, 2016 2015, Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Discounts The Company capitalizes direct expenses incurred in connection with its credit facilities and other borrowings, and amortizes such expenses over the life of the respective credit facility or other borrowings. Fees charged by lenders on the revolving facility and all fees charged by third $1,070 December 31, 2016 Credit Facility”). Deferred financing costs and debt discount, net of amortization totaling $4,879 December 31, 2015, Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when it is earned and realizable based on the following criteria: persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. NET Services Capitat ed contracts. may may Fee for service contracts. Flat fee contracts. For most contracts, the Company arranges for transportation of members through its network of independent transportation providers, whereby it remits payment to the transportation providers. However, for certain contracts, the Company only provides management services, and does not contract with transportation providers for the actual transportation. Under these contracts, the amount of revenue recognized is based upon the management fee earned. WD Services WD Services revenues are primarily generated from providing workforce development and offender rehabilitation services, both of which include employment preparation and placement, apprenticeship and training, youth community service programs and certain health related services to clients on behalf of governmental and private entities. While the specific terms vary by contract and country, the Company often receives four tenure Referral/attachment fee revenue is recognized ratably over the period of service, based upon an estimated period of time general services will be provided (i.e. the person is placed in a job or reaches the maximum time period for the program). The estimated period of time services will be rendered is based upon historical data. Job placement, job outcome and sustainment fee revenue is recognized when certain milestones are achieved, and amounts become billable. Incentive fee revenue is generally recognized when fixed and determinable, frequently at the end of the cumulative calculation period, unless contractual terms allow for earned payments on a fixed or ratable basis. Revenue is also earned under fixed FFS arrangements, based upon contractual rates established at the outset of the contract or the applicable contract year, although the rate may may Deferred Revenue At times we may Stock-Based Compensation The Company follows the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation 718”), ● The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. The fair value of non-vested restricted stock grants is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense charged against income for stock options and stock grants is based on the grant-date fair value, based upon the number of awards expected to vest. Forfeitures estimated at the time of grant are revised as necessary based upon actual vesting. The expense for stock-based compensation awards is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period. ● The Company records restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that may ● Performance-based RSUs vest upon achievement of certain company specific performance conditions. On the date of grant, the Company determines the fair value of the performance-based award using the fair value of the Company’s common stock at that time and it assesses whether it is probable that the performance targets will be achieved. If assessed as probable, the Company records compensation expense for these awards over the requisite service period. At each reporting period, the Company reassesses the probability of achieving the performance targets and the performance period required to meet those targets. The estimation of whether the performance targets will be achieved and of the performance period required to achieve the targets requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, the cumulative effect on current and prior periods of those changes will be recorded in the period estimates are revised, or the change in estimate will be applied prospectively depending on whether the change affects the estimate of total compensation cost to be recognized or merely affects the period over which compensation cost is to be recognized. The ultimate number of shares issued and the related compensation expense recognized will be based on a comparison of the final performance metrics to the specified targets. ● The Company calculates the fair value of market-based stock awards, including the Company’s the 2015 Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are determined by the liability method in accordance with ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes The Company has recorded a valuation allowance which includes amounts for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, as more fully described in Note 18, Income Taxes, The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense. Residual U.S. income taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. These earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes will be provided thereon. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions based on a two first 50% Foreign Currency Translation Local currencies generally are considered the functional currencies outside the US. Assets and liabilities for operations in local-currency environments are translated at month-end exchange rates of the period reported. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for each applicable month. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in stockholders’ equity within the consolidated balance sheets. Loss Reserves for Certain Reinsurance and Self-Funded Insurance Programs The Company reinsures a substantial portion of its automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation costs under reinsurance programs through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company (“SPCIC”), a licensed captive insurance company domiciled in the State of Arizona. The Company and its subsidiaries enter into insurance arrangements with third third $250 third first $1,000 $3,000 third first $500 December 31, 2016 2015, $11,195 $12,988, December 31, 2016 2015 $16,460 $19,733, December 31, 2016 2015 $5,265 $6,745, The Company also maintains a self-funded health insurance program with a stop-loss umbrella policy with a third $275 $400. December 31, 2016 2015, $3,022 $2,351, The Company utilizes analyses prepared by third The Company regularly analyzes its reserves for incurred but not reported claims, and for reported but not paid claims related to its reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs. The Company believes its reserves are adequate. However, significant judgment is involved in assessing these reserves such as assessing historical paid claims, average lags between the claims’ incurred date, reported dates and paid dates, and the frequency and severity of claims. There may Restructuring , Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs The Company has engaged in employee headcount optimization actions within the WD Services segment which require management to estimate the timing and amount of severance and other employee separation costs for workforce reduction. The Company accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The amounts used in determining severance accruals are based on an estimate of the salaries and related benefit costs payable under existing plans, and are included in accrued expenses to the extent they have not been paid. Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests represent the noncontrolling holders’ percentage share of income or losses from a subsidiary in which the Company holds a majority, but less than 100%, 90% 2015. Discontinued Operations In determining whether a group of assets disposed (or to be disposed) of should be presented as a discontinued operation, the Company makes a determination of whether the criteria for held-for-sale classification is met and whether the disposition represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results. If these determinations can be made affirmatively, the results of operations of the group of assets being disposed of (as well as any gain or loss on the disposal transaction) are aggregated for separate presentation apart from continuing operating results of the Company in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 21, Discontinued Operations, Earnings Per Share The Company computes basic earnings per share by taking net income attributable to the Company available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period including restricted stock and stock held in escrow if such shares are participating securities. Diluted earnings per share includes the potential dilution that may 15, Earnings Per Share Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company discloses the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy using the following three Level 1 Level 2 1 Level 3 The Company may 3 The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments. Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted the following accounting pronouncements during the year ended December 31, 2016: In April 2015, 2015 03, Upon adoption of ASU 2015 03 January 1, 2016, $3,774 December 31, 2015 In February 2015, 2015 02, Consolidation (Topic 810): 2015 02”) , December 15, 2015. 2015 02 January 1, 2016 In September 2015, 2015 16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): 2015 16”) December 15, 2015. 2015 16 January 1, 2016. may Recent accounting pronouncements that were not yet adopted by the Company through December 31, 2016 In May 2014, 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 2014 09”). 2014 09 606 606”). 606 605, Revenue Recognition 2014 09: ● In December 2016, 2016 20, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 20”). 2016 20 606. 2016 20 2016 20 ● In May 2016, 2016 12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 12”). 2016 12 2014 09. ● In April 2016, 2016 10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 10”). 2016 10 2014 09 ● In March 2016, 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 08”) . 2016 08 2014 09 Each of these ASUs are effective for public companies for annual reporting periods (and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods) beginning after December 15, 2017 606 ● identification of what constitutes a contract in the Company’s environment, ● timing of revenue recognition (for example, point-in-time versus over time and/or accelerated versus deferred), ● single versus multiple performance obligations, and ● other considerations. The assessment of applying ASC 606 In November 2015, 2015 17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): 2015 17”) December 16, 2016, 2015 17 January 1, 2017. $6,825 of current deferred tax assets, at December 31, 2016. December 31, 2016 $1,510 $57,973 December 31, 2016. In February 2016, 2016 02, Leases (Topic 842) 2016 02”). 2016 02 842 842”), 840, Leases 842, ASU 2016 02 December 15, 2018, may 842 2016 02 In March 2016, 2016 07, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): 2016 07”). 2016 07 2016 07 2016 07 December 15, 2016 2016 07 January 1, 2017. 2016 07 January 1, 2017. In March 2016, 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): 2016 09”). 2016 09 December 15, 2016, 2016 09 January 1, 2017, January 1, 2017 $841 $6,507 through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2017. In June 2016, 2016 13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) 2016 13”). 2016 13 2016 13 2016 13 December 15, 2019, December 15, 2018. The Company has not evaluated the impact of ASU 2016 13 In August 2016, 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): 2016 15”). 2016 15 eight 2016 15 December 15, 2017, In November 2016, 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): 2016 18”). 2016 18 2016 18 December 15, 2017, 2016 18 2016 18

Note 3 - Equity Investment

Note 3 - Equity Investment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	3. Mission Providence The Company entered into a joint venture agreement in November 2014 60% 75% $8,000 $16,072 2016 2015, The Company determined it has a variable interest in Mission Providence. However, it does not have unilateral power to direct the activities that most significantly impact Mission Providence’s economic performance, which include budget approval, business planning, the appointment of key officers and liquidation and distribution of share capital. As a result, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of Mission Providence. The Company accounts for this investment under the equity method of accounting and the Company’s share of Mission Providence’s losses are recorded as “Equity in net loss of investees” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Cash contributions made to Mission Providence in exchange for its equity interests are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows as “Equity investments.” The investment is accounted for as part of WD Services. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and the maximum loss exposure related to the Company’s interest in Mission Providence as of December 31, 2016 2015: Equity Investments Accrued Expenses Maximum Exposure to Loss December 31, 2016 $ 4,021 $ - $ 4,021 December 31, 2015 $ 9,324 $ 4,654 $ 9,324 Summary financial information for Mission Providence on a standalone basis is as follows: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Current assets $ 4,640 $ 7,789 Long-term assets 10,473 8,869 Current liabilities 12,844 10,488 Long-term liabilities 1,655 - Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Revenue $ 36,546 $ 11,206 Operating loss (9,664 ) (19,397 ) Net loss (8,843 ) (13,106 ) Matrix As a result of the Matrix Transaction, the Company’s remaining ownership in Matrix is a noncontrolling interest effective October 19, 2016. third 46.8% 53.2% 21, Discontinued Operations The carrying amount of the assets included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and the maximum loss exposure related to the Company’s interest in Matrix as of December 31, 2016 $157,202. Summary financial information for Matrix on a standalone basis is as follows: December 31, 2016 Current assets $ 28,589 Long-term assets 614,841 Current liabilities 25,791 Long-term liabilities 281,348 October 19, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Revenue $ 41,635 Operating loss (4,079 ) Net loss (4,200 ) $6,356 $6,367, $4,033

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and O

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Prepaid expenses and other were comprised of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 Prepaid income taxes $ 1,467 $ 1,607 Escrow funds 10,000 - Prepaid insurance 3,153 2,971 Prepaid taxes and licenses 3,570 4,895 Note receivable 3,130 - Prepaid rent 2,013 2,235 Deposits held for leased premises and bonds 2,609 2,574 Other 12,139 13,342 Total prepaid expenses and other $ 38,081 $ 27,624 Escrow funds relate to the sale of the Human Services segment, which was completed on November 1, 2015. fifteen 2016, $6,000 19, Commitments and Contingencies

Note 5 - Property and Equipment

Note 5 - Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Property and equipment consisted of the following: Estimated Useful December 31, Life (years) 2016 2015 Land -- $ - $ 1,182 Building 39 - 5,214 Computer and telecom equipment 3 - 5 31,854 27,046 Software 3 - 5 26,883 19,497 Leasehold improvements Shorter of 7 years or lease term 16,720 16,122 Furniture and fixtures 5 - 10 8,070 5,815 Automobiles 5 3,597 3,471 Construction and development in progress -- 5,831 1,956 92,955 80,303 Less accumulated depreciation 46,735 34,145 Total property and equipment, net $ 46,220 $ 46,158 Depreciation expense from continuing operations was $18,038, $14,488 $10,241 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, The Company sold the building and land that included holding company office space in Arizona effective December 30, 2016 $1,415 December 31, 2016. $9,983 December 31, 2016. 6, Goodwill and Intangibles¸ 2016.

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Impairment During the fourth 2016, lower than expected volumes and unfavorable service mix shifts under a large contract in the United Kingdom (“UK”) impacting future projections; additional clarity into the anticipated size and structure of the Work and Health Programme in the UK; the absence of additional details regarding the restructuring of the offender rehabilitation contract in the UK; and a change in senior management at WD Services during the fourth $4,381 second $5,224, The Company reviewed the carrying value of other long-lived assets and goodwill, and noted no indicators of impairment for NET Services or the Matrix Investment. Goodwill Changes in goodwill were as follows: NET WD Consolidated Services Services Total Balances at December 31, 2014 Goodwill $ 191,215 $ 42,662 $ 233,877 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (6,041 ) (102,041 ) 95,215 36,621 131,836 Foreign currency translation adjustment - (1,878 ) (1,878 ) Balances at December 31, 2015 Goodwill 191,215 40,784 231,999 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (6,041 ) (102,041 ) 95,215 34,743 129,958 Asset impairment charge - (5,224 ) (5,224 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment - (5,110 ) (5,110 ) Balances at December 31, 2016 Goodwill 191,215 35,674 226,889 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (11,265 ) (107,265 ) $ 95,215 $ 24,409 $ 119,624 The total amount of goodwill that was deductible for income tax purposes related to acquisitions as of December 31, 2016 2015 $ 4,222 Intangible Assets Intangible assets are comprised of acquired customer relationships, trademarks and trade names, and developed technology. Intangible assets consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 Estimated Gross Gross Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Life (Yrs) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization Customer relationships 15 $ 48,020 $ (29,941 ) $ 47,973 $ (26,804 ) Customer relationships 10 27,915 (8,147 ) 38,688 (6,126 ) Trademarks and Trade Names 10 13,282 (3,431 ) 15,936 (2,523 ) Developed technology 5 2,951 (1,525 ) 3,541 (1,121 ) Total $ 92,168 $ (43,044 ) $ 106,138 $ (36,574 ) The gross carrying amount as of December 31, 2016 $4,381 December 31, 2016 12.4 No $8,566, $9,510 $6,973 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, five December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016: Year Amount 2017 $ 7,682 2018 7,682 2019 7,338 2020 7,092 2021 7,017 Thereafter 12,313 Total $ 49,124

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	7. Accrued expenses consisted of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation $ 23,050 $ 20,523 NET Services accrued contract payments 32,001 26,669 Income taxes payable 372 24,200 Other 45,449 46,044 Total accrued expenses $ 100,872 $ 117,436

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redunda

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	8. , Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs In the fourth 2016, fourth 2015, two first second $8,511 $10,551 December 31, 2016 2015, The initial estimate of severance and related charges at December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 2016 Summary of Severance and Related Charges January 1, 2016 Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments December 31, 2016 Ingeus Futures' Program $ - $ 2,456 $ - $ (29 ) $ 2,427 Offender Rehabilitation Program 6,538 4,865 (8,924 ) (1,099 ) 1,380 UK Restructuring Program 2,059 1,190 (3,031 ) (109 ) 109 Total $ 8,597 $ 8,511 $ (11,955 ) $ (1,237 ) $ 3,916 January 1, 2015 Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments December 31, 2015 Offender Rehabilitation Program $ - $ 8,465 $ (1,839 ) $ (88 ) $ 6,538 UK Restructuring Program - 2,086 - (27 ) 2,059 Total $ - $ 10,551 $ (1,839 ) $ (115 ) $ 8,597 The total of accrued severance and related costs of $3,916 $8,597 December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2017.

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	9. The fair value of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis was zero December 31, 2016 2015. 1 2, 3, 2016 2015. The changes in Level 3 December 31, 2015 2014: Contingent Consideration Liabilities December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Balance at the beginning of year $ 10,549 $ - Initial valuation upon acquistion - 30,095 Payments (7,496 ) - Gain in general and administrative expense (2,469 ) (16,314 ) Foreign exchange revaluation (584 ) (3,232 ) Balance at end of year $ - $ 10,549 There were no events that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016 zero 3 December 31, 2015: Significant December 31, 2015 Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Value Contingent consideration liabilities $ - Discounted probability-weighted approach Discount rate 14.12 % Financial liabilities that were not remeasured at fair value were as follows: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair Value Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Level Value Fair Value Value Fair Value Financial liabilities Credit facility 3 $ - $ - $ 304,950 $ 308,892

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	10. The Company’s long-term obligations were as follows: December 31, December 31, 2016 2015 $200,000 revolving loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with interest payable at least once every three months through August 2018 $ - $ 19,700 $250,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with principal payable quarterly beginning March 31, 2015 and interest payable at least once every three months, repaid October 2016 - 231,250 $60,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with principal payable quarterly beginning December 31, 2014 and interest payable at least once every three months, repaid October 2016 - 54,000 Capital lease obligations 3,611 - 3,611 304,950 Unamortized discount on debt - (4,879 ) 3,611 300,071 Less current portion 1,721 31,375 Total long-term obligations, less current portion $ 1,890 $ 268,696 Unamortized discount on debt as of December 31, 2015 $3,774 December 31, 2016, no $1,070 Annual maturities of capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2016 Year Amount 2017 $ 1,721 2018 1,763 2019 127 Total $ 3,611 Current Credit Facility and Impact of the Matrix Transaction On August 28, 2016, first, second, third, October 20, 2016, $200,000, may 3.00:1.00 may 3.00:1.00 The outstanding loans under the Credit Facility were fully paid on October 20, 2016. may $2,302 December 31, 2016. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2016. $25,000 December 31, 2016, six $5,414 December 31, 2016, $194,586. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of the Company’s present and future domestic subsidiaries, excluding certain domestic subsidiaries which include the Company’s insurance captives. The Company’s obligations under, and each guarantor’s obligations under its guaranty of, the Credit Facility are secured by a first 100% 65% first Credit Facility Background On August 2, 2013, $225,000, $60,000 $165,000 $10,000 $25,000, August 2, 2013, $16,000 On May 28, 2014 $165,000 $240,000 On October 23, 2014, $250,000 On September 3, 2015, 50% 50% Under the Credit Agreement, as amended through the Fourth Amendment, the Company has an option to request an increase in the amount of the revolving credit facility and/or the term loan facility from time to time (on substantially the same terms as apply to the existing facilities) in an aggregate amount of up to $75,000 may The Credit Facility matures on August 2, 2018. may may Interest on the outstanding principal amount of the loans accrues, at the Company’s election, at a per annum rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin, or the base rate as defined in the agreement plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 2.25% 3.25% 1.25% 2.25% 0.25% 0.50% 2.25% 3.25%, The Credit Facility also requires the Company (subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) to prepay the outstanding loans in an aggregate amount equal to 100% The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments, give guarantees, pay dividends, sell assets and merge and consolidate. The Company is subject to financial covenants, including consolidated net leverage and consolidated interest coverage covenants. Capital Leases NET Services has four January 2018 September 2019. 21 36 3.28%. December 31, 2016, $4,571 $460

Note 11 - Convertible Preferred

Note 11 - Convertible Preferred Stock, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Notes to Financial Statements
Preferred Stock [Text Block]	11. The Company completed a rights offering on February 5, 2015 $65,500 $100.00 $0.001 $39.88 October 22, 2014. Stockholders exercised subscription rights to purchase 130,884 524,116 $100.00 $65,500 March 12, 2015, 150,000 $105.00 $15,750, The Company may five one (5.5%) third In the event the Company does not declare and pay a cash dividend, the Company will declare a paid in kind (“PIK”) dividend by increasing the liquidation preference of the convertible Preferred Stock to an amount equal to the liquidation preference in effect at the start of the applicable dividend period, plus an amount equal to the liquidation preference then in effect multiplied by eight one (8.5%) 365 2.51 December 31, 2016, 1,602 4,015 Cash dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 October 1 April 1, 2015, first $4,419 $3,928 December 31, 2016 2015, The Preferred Stock is accounted for outside of stockholders’ equity as it may 5.5%/8.5% June 30, 2015. The following table summarizes the Preferred Stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2016 2015: Dollar Value Share Count Balance at December 31, 2014 $ - - Shares issued 81,250 805,000 Issuance costs (3,531 ) - Beneficial conversion feature (1,071 ) - Amortization of beneficial conversion feature 1,071 - Conversion to common stock (149 ) (1,482 ) Allocation of issuance costs 6 - Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 77,576 803,518 Conversion to common stock (12 ) (120 ) Allocation of issuance costs 1 - Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 77,565 803,398 As of December 31, 2016 2015, 2,014,538 2,014,840

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	12. At December 31, 2016 2015 17,315,661 17,186,780 3,478,676 1,895,998 December 31, 2016 2015, Subject to the rights specifically granted to holders of any then outstanding shares of the Company’s Preferred Stock, the Company’s common stockholders are entitled to vote together as a class on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s common stockholders, and are entitled to any dividends that may may During the year ended December 31, 2014, 39,162 222,532 December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014, The following table reflects the total number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock reserved for future issuance as of December 31, 2016: Shares of common stock reserved for: Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards 437,930 Conversion of preferred stock to common stock 2,014,538 Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units 49,208 Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance 2,501,676 Share Repurchases On February 1, 2007, one $14,376 756,100 December 31, 2012. No 2012. January 2016. On October 14, 2015, 707,318 $29,000 $41.00 October 30, 2015. On November 4, 2015, $70,000 twelve November 4, 2015. November 3, 2016. 1,360,249 $62,981, On October 26, 2016, may $100,000 twelve October 26, 2016. December 31, 2016, 328,843 $12,377, During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, 2,736, 15,961 18,504 2015, 5,718 43,743

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	13. The Company provides stock-based compensation to employees, non-employee directors, consultants and advisors under the Company’s 2006 (“2006 2006 2006 December 31, 2016: Number of shares Number of shares of the Company's of the Company's common stock common stock remaining Number of shares of the Company's authorized for available for common stock subject to issuance future grants Stock Options Stock Grants 2006 Plan 5,400,000 2,324,927 355,598 131,540 The following table reflects the amount of stock-based compensation, for share settled awards issued to employees and non-employee directors, recorded in each financial statement line item for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Service expense $ 830 $ 21,480 $ 4,019 General and administrative expense 4,324 5,027 3,537 Discontinued operations, net of tax (18 ) 115 6 Total stock-based compensation $ 5,136 $ 26,622 $ 7,562 Stock-based compensation included in service expense is related to the following segments: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 NET Services $ 841 $ 724 $ 587 WD Services (a) (11 ) 20,756 3,432 Total stock-based compensation in service expense $ 830 $ 21,480 $ 4,019 (a) WD Services includes $16,078 December 31, 2015 two The amounts above exclude the tax benefit of $2,072, $2,322 $1,570 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, $282, $2,857 $2,722, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, $558 , $151 $38, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 Stock Options During the year ended December 31, 2016, Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% Expected stock price volatility 33.84% - 46.14% 45.6% - 50.25% Risk-free interest rate 0.35% - 1.35% 1.1% - 1.88% Expected life of options (years) 10 days - 4 3.25 - 5.47 The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury security rate in effect as of the date of grant which corresponds to the expected life During the year ended December 31, 2016, 105,788 2006 The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2016: Year ended December 31, 2016 Weighted- Number Weighted- average of Shares average Remaining Aggregate Under Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Option Price Term Value Balance at beginning of period 505,452 $ 34.84 Exercised (105,788 ) 38.83 Forfeited/Cancelled (27,400 ) 31.48 Expired (16,666 ) 43.81 Outstanding at end of period 355,598 $ 33.48 3.41 $ 2,514 344,574 $ 33.33 3.46 $ 2,500 Exercisable at end 232,141 $ 30.86 4.22 $ 2,355 The weighted-average grant-date fair value for options granted, total intrinsic value and cash received by the Company related to options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value $ - $ 8.77 $ 17.09 Options exercised: Total intrinsic value $ 979 $ 6,659 $ 9,107 Cash received $ 4,108 $ 4,895 $ 11,019 Stock Option Modifications During the second 2015, 2015. 200,000 September 11, 2014 second June 30, 2015 June 5, 2015, 133,332 third 66,668 $737 December 31, 2015. Restricted Stock Awards During the year ended December 31, 2016, 57,964 three first, second third During the year ended December 31, 2016, 22,793 2015, 2014 2013 2006 3,307 December 31, 2016 2015, 10,134 6,827 2,736 2016. The following table summarizes the activity of the shares and weighted-average grant date fair value of the Company’s unvested restricted Common Stock during the year ended December 31, 2016: Weighted-average grant date Shares fair value Non-vested at beginning of period 44,182 $ 38.67 Granted 57,964 $ 44.90 Vested (26,100 ) $ 35.53 Forfeited or cancelled (3,848 ) $ 44.63 Non-vested at end of period 72,198 $ 44.44 As of December 31, 2016, $2,220 2006 1.37 $1,383, $3,709 $4,155 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, Other Restricted Stock Award Grants During the year ended December 31, 2014, 596,915 two 2006 2014, four October 15, 2015, $16,078 $4,714 December 31, 2015. December 31, 2016, 298,457 December 31, 2015. Restricted Stock Units During the year ended December 31, 2016, 5,930 January 3, 2017. December 31, 2017. Performance Restricted Stock Units The Company had 49,208 December 31, 2016 35,879 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 2017. 33% 12% 15%, 100% 15% 12%, December 31, 2016, 13,329 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 2017. 6,665 December 31, 2016, ($270), $613 ($162) December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, Cash Settled Awards During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, 3,360, 4,000 6,195 one third $287, $588 $375 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, During the year ended December 31, 2014, 200,000 $43.81 200,000 December 31, 2016. one third one third June 30, 2015 one third June 30, 2016. December 31, 2016 2015. ($1,517), $1,888 $1,249 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Expected stock price volatility 35.71% - 41.82% 43.75% - 45.30% 46.75% - 50.1% Risk-free interest rate 1.11% - 1.64% 1.24% - 1.70% 1.3% - 1.76% Expected life of options (in years) 1.0 - 3.0% 2.75 - 4.75 3.75 - 5.75 As of December 31, 2016 2015, $1,764 $3,555, $492 December 31, 2016. $990 $650 December 31, 2015 2014, 0.78 Holdco Long-Term Incentive Plan On August 6, 2015 2006 8.0% December 31, 2017 90 December 31, 2017 90 8.0% Participants in the HoldCo LTIP will receive a percentage allocation of any such pool and, following determination of the size of the pool, will be entitled to a number of shares equal to their pro rata portion of the pool divided by the volume weighted average of the Company’s per share price over the 90 December 31, 2017. 60% 25% one 15% second December 31, 2016, 88.5% $3,319 $1,353 December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016, $5,361 2006 1.55 2015 2016 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Forward interest rate 0.24% - 2.71% 0.04% - 2.90% Expected Volatility 40.0% 45.0% Dividend Yield 0.0% 0.0% Fair Value of Total Pool $12,870 $12,590

Note 14 - Vertical Long-term In

Note 14 - Vertical Long-term Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	14. The Company established Long-Term Incentive Plans (“Vertical LTIPs”) for the Company’s operating segments, or verticals, during the fourth 2015. 50% may may three 60% December 31, 2017, 25% one December 31, 2018) 15% two December 31, 2019). December 31, 2016 2015, $1,513 $328

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	15. The following table details the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Numerator: Net income attributable to Providence $ 91,928 $ 83,696 $ 20,275 Less dividends on convertible preferred stock (4,419 ) (3,935 ) - Less accretion of convertible preferred stock discount - (1,071 ) - Less income allocated to participating securities (13,135 ) (10,691 ) - Net income available to common stockholders $ 74,374 $ 67,999 $ 20,275 Continuing operations $ (21,251 ) $ (29,181 ) $ 24,511 Discontinued operations 95,625 97,180 (4,236 ) $ 74,374 $ 67,999 $ 20,275 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares 14,666,896 15,960,905 14,765,303 Effect of dilutive securities: Common stock options - - 236,538 Performance-based restricted stock units - - 16,720 Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion 14,666,896 15,960,905 15,018,561 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ (1.45 ) $ (1.83 ) $ 1.66 Discontinued operations 6.52 6.09 (0.29 ) $ 5.07 $ 4.26 $ 1.37 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ (1.45 ) $ (1.83 ) $ 1.63 Discontinued operations 6.52 6.09 (0.28 ) $ 5.07 $ 4.26 $ 1.35 The accretion of Preferred Stock discount in the table above related to a beneficial conversion feature of the Company’s Preferred Stock that was fully amortized as of June 30, 2015. The following weighted-average shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Stock options to purchase common stock 22,638 173,925 92,054 Convertible preferred stock 803,442 700,241 -

Note 16 - Operating Leases

Note 16 - Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	16. The Company has non-cancelable contractual obligations in the form of operating leases for office space, related office equipment and other facilities. The leases expire in various years and generally provide for renewal options. In the normal course of business, it is expected that these leases will be renewed or replaced by leases on other properties. Certain operating leases provide for increases in future minimum annual rental payments based on defined increases in the Consumer Price Index, subject to certain minimum increases. Several of these lease agreements contain provisions for periods in which rent payments are reduced. The total amount of rental payments due over the lease term is being charged to rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid, for continuing operations, as of December 31, 2016 2015 $3,253 $2,217, Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases for equipment and property with initial terms of one December 31, 2016: Operating Leases 2017 $ 19,788 2018 14,422 2019 10,516 2020 7,276 2021 5,999 Thereafter 14,075 Total future minimum lease payments $ 72,076 Rent expense for continuing operations related to operating leases was $29,316, $31,191 $16,117, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014,

Note 17 - Retirement Plan

Note 17 - Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	17. The Company maintains a qualified defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) 1986, may five $248, $221 $180, December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, WD Services’ employees are entitled to benefits under certain retirement plans. The WD Services’ segment has separate plans in each country it operates. The plans receive fixed contributions from WD Services’ companies and the legal or constructive obligation is limited to these contributions, although the benefits the employees ultimately receive are determined by the plan administrators, which includes government entities and third $9,139, $10,331 $2,424 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, The Company also maintains a Deferred Compensation Rabbi Trust Plan for highly compensated employees of NET Services. This plan was put in place to compensate for the inability of highly compensated employees to take full advantage of the Company’s 401(k) 19, Commitments and Contingencies

Note 18 - Income Taxes

Note 18 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	18. The following table summarizes our U.S. and foreign income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 US $ 65,559 $ 43,598 $ 16,944 Foreign (67,437 ) (53,692 ) 15,856 Total $ (1,878 ) $ (10,094 ) $ 32,800 The federal, state and foreign income tax provision is summarized as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Federal: Current $ 21,202 $ 15,161 $ 9,534 Deferred (6,477 ) (1,606 ) (2,792 ) 14,725 13,555 6,742 State: Current $ 4,580 $ 2,644 $ 2,188 Deferred (938 ) (38 ) (621 ) 3,642 2,606 1,567 Foreign: Current $ 266 $ 523 $ (616 ) Deferred (1,597 ) (2,101 ) 596 (1,331 ) (1,578 ) (20 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 17,036 $ 14,583 $ 8,289 A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with amounts determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Federal statutory rates 35 % 35 % 35 % Federal income tax at statutory rates $ (657 ) $ (3,533 ) $ 11,480 Change in valuation allowance 9,480 3,574 1,758 Change in uncertain tax positions 73 (76 ) (1,741 ) State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2,396 1,785 1,369 Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate 9,427 4,642 (353 ) Stock compensation - (184 ) (524 ) Meals and entertainment 96 81 85 Amortization of deferred consideration - 9,444 1,574 Transaction costs - (447 ) 1,769 Contingent consideration liability reversal - (854 ) (5,748 ) Nontaxable interest income - (965 ) (660 ) Tax credits (947 ) (456 ) - Legal expense 522 284 - Depreciation - 649 - Equity in net loss of investee 624 366 - Asset Impairment 2,353 - - Foreign Exchange (7,001 ) - - Other 670 273 (720 ) Provision for income taxes $ 17,036 $ 14,583 $ 8,289 Effective income tax rate (907 )% (144 )% 25 % The Company recognized an income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwds $ 17,742 $ 16,889 Tax credit carryforwards 399 48 Accounts receivable allowance 1,341 355 Accrued items and reserves 18,669 12,955 Stock compensation 4,224 3,226 Deferred rent 915 614 Deferred financing costs - 127 Other 180 228 43,470 34,442 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred financing costs 154 - Prepaids 2,103 1,181 Property and equipment depreciation 1,238 3,697 Goodwill and intangibles amortization 9,568 13,248 Equity Investment 59,244 - Other 203 273 72,510 18,399 Net deferred tax assets (29,040 ) 16,043 Less valuation allowance (27,423 ) (21,513 ) Net deferred tax assets $ (56,463 ) $ (5,470 ) Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $163 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, respectively $ 6,825 $ 2,891 Net noncurrent deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $27,260 and $21,513 for 2016 and 2015, respectively 4,003 42 Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $0 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, repectively (67,291 ) (8,403 ) $ (56,463 ) $ (5,470 ) At December 31, 2016, no $336 2017 $ - 2018 13 2019 - 2020 - 2021 207 Thereafter 116 $ 336 The Company had net operating loss carryforwards in the following countries which can be carried forward indefinitely : Australia $ 32,736 Canada 782 France 3,382 Poland 264 Sweden 201 UK 39,666 Realization of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized, to the extent they are not covered by a valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced . The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2016 $5,910, $9,480 $3,570 $27,127 $296 , and to the extent it is determined that the valuation allowance should be changed, an appropriate adjustment will be recorded. The Company recognized certain excess tax benefits related to stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 $282, $2,857 $2,722, The Company recognized a tax shortfall related to stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 $558, $151 $38, The Company expects no material amount of the unrecognized tax benefits to be recognized during the next twelve December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, $19, $27 $14, $52 $48 December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 271 $ 347 $ 414 Balance upon acquisition/disposition 764 - 1,674 Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions 37 (47 ) 14 Increase related to current year tax positions 139 48 100 Statute of limitations expiration (103 ) (77 ) (1,855 ) Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 1,108 $ 271 $ 347 The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various foreign and state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations is generally three two five three four 2012 2016.

Note 19 - Commitments and Conti

Note 19 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	19. Legal proceedings On June 15, 2015, 11149 On August 31, 2015, 14A “2015 February 11, 2015 2015 September 2, 2015, 2015 September 16, 2015, December 11, 2015. February 9, 2016, On January 12, 2016, “first first first first first On May 6, 2016, second “second second second second second On May 20, 2016, six October 10, 2016, November 20, 2016 January 20, 2017, January 20, 2017, The Company has indemnified the Standby Purchasers from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses and liabilities relating to or arising out of (i) any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking made by or on behalf of the Company in the Standby Purchase Agreement and (ii) the transactions contemplated by the Standby Purchase Agreement and the 14.0% $65,500, The Company has also indemnified other third October 2014 third third The Company recorded $1,282 $310 December 31, 2016 2015, $757 $310 December 31, 2016 2015, $210 $500 December 31, 2016 2015, $1,645 $2,210 December 31, 2016 2015, In addition to the matter described above, in the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. Management does not expect these lawsuits to have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of Providence. Other Indemnifications The Company has provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with the sale of the Human Services segment to Molina Healthcare Inc. (“Molina”) effective November 1, 2015. 15th February 1, 2017. third Rodriguez v. Providence Community Corrections, September 2016 $14,000, The outcome of any indemnification claim is uncertain but the Company believes that a significant portion of the settlement amount will be paid by PCC or PCC’s insurance carriers. $6,000 December 31, 2016. may $6,000 Molina has also threatened to assert other claims against the Company related to Molina’s acquisition of PCC. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against any such claims. Litigation is inherently uncertain and the actual losses incurred in the event that the related legal proceedings were to result in unfavorable outcomes could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial performance. The Company has provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with its Matrix stock subscription transaction whereby Mercury Fortuna Buyer, LLC (“Subscriber”), Providence and Matrix entered into a stock subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”), dated August 28, 2016. 15th 36th 15th As of December 31, 2016, December 31, 2016. Deferred Compensation Plan The Company has one December 31, 2016. $1,430 $1,247 December 31, 2016 2015,

Note 20 - Transactions With Rel

Note 20 - Transactions With Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	20. The Company incurred legal expenses under an indemnification agreement with the Standby Purchasers as further discussed in Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies December 31, 2016 2015 $4,213 $3,739, The Company operates a call center in Phoenix, Arizona. The building in which the call center is located was leased to the Company from VWP McDowell, LLC (“McDowell”) until July 2014, 13% 2014, $234

Note 21 - Discontinued Operatio

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	21. Effective October 19, 2016, $180,614 $537,500 $198,000 $198,000 $10,000, $381,163 $5,663 fifteen to the extent payable pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreement, as amended, entitled to receive from Matrix, or required to pay to Matrix, subsequent working capital adjustment payments. Providence received an initial payment of $5,172 November 2016 $5,663 February 2017, $75 In accordance with ASC 205 20, Presentation of Financial Statements-Discontinued Operations third 2016. October 19, 2016. The Company has continuing involvement with Matrix through its retention of 46.8% ten 100% 46.8% $1,789, December 31, 2016. October 19, 2016 December 31, 2016 $7,027 $6,367 $185 December 31, 2016. On September 3, 2015, $200,000 $20,099 $230,703, $10,000 December 31, 2016. $13,246. December 31, 2016, 19, Commitment and Contingences Results of Operations The following table summarizes the results of operations classified as discontinued operations, net of tax, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014. December 31, 2016 January 1, 2016 October 19, 2016. December 31, 2014 October 24, 2014 December 31, 2014. Year ended December 31, 2016 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ - $ 166,090 $ 166,090 Operating expenses: Service expense - 120,906 120,906 General and administrative expense 7,966 2,148 10,114 Depreciation and amortization - 21,121 21,121 Total operating expenses 7,966 144,175 152,141 Operating income (loss) (7,966 ) 21,915 13,949 Other expenses: Write-off of deferred financing fees - 2,302 2,302 Interest expense, net - 9,929 9,929 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes (7,966 ) 9,684 1,718 Gain on disposition - 167,895 167,895 (Provision) benefit for income taxes 2,401 (63,254 ) (60,853 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,565 ) $ 114,325 $ 108,760 Year ended December 31, 2015 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ 291,510 $ 217,436 $ 508,946 Operating expenses: Service expense 264,293 163,211 427,504 General and administrative expense 14,975 2,630 17,605 Asset impairment charge 1,593 - 1,593 Depreciation and amortization 4,831 29,472 34,303 Total operating expenses 285,692 195,313 481,005 Operating income 5,818 22,123 27,941 Other expenses: Interest expense, net 2,829 14,359 17,188 Income from discontinued operations beforegain on disposition and income taxes 2,989 7,764 10,753 Gain on disposition 123,129 - 123,129 Provision for income taxes (24,318 ) (1,693 ) (26,011 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 101,800 $ 6,071 $ 107,871 Year ended December 31, 2014 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ 344,960 $ 43,331 $ 388,291 Operating expenses: Service expense 315,008 35,185 350,193 General and administrative expense 19,134 421 19,555 Asset impairment charge 6,915 - 6,915 Depreciation and amortization 6,655 5,619 12,274 Total operating expenses 347,712 41,225 388,937 Operating income (loss) (2,752 ) 2,106 (646 ) Other expenses: Interest expense, net 1,478 2,899 4,377 Loss from discontinued operations (4,230 ) (793 ) (5,023 ) Benefit for income taxes 588 199 787 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (3,642 ) $ (594 ) $ (4,236 ) Interest expense, net The Company allocated interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing fees, to discontinued operations based on the portion of the debt that was required to be paid with the proceeds from the sale of the Human Services segment and the Matrix Transaction. The total allocated interest expense is included in “Interest expense, net” in the tables above. The total allocated interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Human Services Segment $ - $ 2,871 $ 1,519 HA Services Segment 9,939 14,376 2,904 Total $ 9,939 $ 17,247 $ 4,423 The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015: December 31, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,014 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,208 21,117 Prepaid expenses and other 3,094 Deferred tax assets 2,986 Current assets of discontinued operations held for sale $ 32,211 Property and equipment, net $ 11,629 Goodwill 210,071 Intangible assets, net 216,387 Other assets 3,313 Non-current assets of discontinued operations held for sale $ 441,400 Current portion of long-term obligations Accounts payable $ 1,988 Accrued expenses 13,116 Reinsurance liability reserve 745 Current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale $ 15,849 Other long-term liabilities $ 2,197 Deferred tax liabilities 85,071 Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale $ 87,268 The reserve for the estimated loss under the indemnifications in connection with the sale of the Human Services segment, as described in Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies December 31, 2016. Cash Flow Information The following table presents depreciation, amortization, capital expenditures and significant operating noncash items of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014: For the year ended December 31, 2016 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ - $ 3,661 $ 3,661 Amortization - 17,460 17,460 Stock based compensation - (18 ) (18 ) Deferred income taxes - 52,338 52,338 Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ - $ 9,174 $ 9,174 For the year ended December 31, 2015 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ 2,376 $ 3,370 $ 5,746 Amortization 2,455 26,102 28,557 Asset impairment charge 1,593 - 1,593 Stock based compensation 7 108 115 Deferred income taxes (5,680 ) 730 (4,950 ) Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ 2,224 $ 8,079 $ 10,303 For the year ended December 31, 2014 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ 3,202 $ 608 $ 3,810 Amortization 3,453 5,011 8,464 Asset impairment charge 6,915 - 6,915 Stock based compensation 6 - 6 Deferred income taxes (155 ) 683 528 Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ 4,766 $ 2,115 $ 6,881

Note 22 - Segments

Note 22 - Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	22. The Company is a holding company, which owns interests in subsidiaries and other companies that are primarily engaged in the provision of healthcare and workforce development services. The subsidiaries and other companies in which the Company holds interests comprise the following segments: ● NET Services – Nationwide provider of non-emergency medical transportation programs for state governments and managed care organizations. ● WD Services – Global provider of employment preparation and placement and legal offender rehabilitation services to eligible participants of government sponsored programs. ● Matrix Investment – Minority interest in nationwide provider of in-home care optimization and management solutions, including comprehensive health assessments, to members of managed care organizations, accounted for as an equity method investment. Effective October 19, 2016, 21, Discontinued Operations October 19, 2016, October 19, 2016 December 31, 2016 Segment results are based on how the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the Company’s business, makes operating decisions and evaluates operating performance. The operating results of the segments include revenue and expenses incurred by the segment, as well as an allocation of direct expenses incurred by Corporate on behalf of the segment. Indirect expenses, including unallocated corporate functions and expenses, such as executive, accounting, finance, human resources, information technology and legal, as well as the results of SPCIC and elimination entries recorded in consolidation are reflected in Corporate and Other. The following table sets forth certain financial information from continuing operations attributable to the Company’s business segments for the years ended December 30, 2016, 2015 2014. Year Ended December 31, 2016 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 1,234,364 $ 344,403 $ - $ 122 $ 1,578,889 Service expense 1,133,501 320,147 - (894 ) 1,452,754 General and administrative expense 11,406 30,300 - 28,205 69,911 Asset impairment charge - 19,588 - 1,415 21,003 Depreciation and amortization 12,375 13,824 - 405 26,604 Operating income (loss) $ 77,082 $ (39,456 ) $ - $ (29,009 ) $ 8,617 Loss on equity investment $ - $ 8,498 $ 1,789 $ - $ 10,287 Investment in equity method investee $ - $ 4,161 $ 157,202 $ - $ 161,363 Total assets $ 313,169 $ 162,644 $ 157,202 $ 61,379 $ 694,394 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 10,845 $ 19,810 $ - $ 1,387 $ 32,042 Year Ended December 31, 2015 NET Services WD Services Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 1,083,015 $ 395,059 $ (64 ) $ 1,478,010 Service expense 991,659 393,803 (4,308 ) 1,381,154 General and administrative expense 10,704 29,846 30,436 70,986 Depreciation and amortization 9,429 13,776 793 23,998 Operating income (loss) $ 71,223 $ (42,366 ) $ (26,985 ) $ 1,872 Loss on equity investment $ - $ 10,970 $ - $ 10,970 Investment in equity method investee $ - $ 9,324 $ - $ 9,324 Total assets $ 296,591 $ 213,042 $ 66,958 $ 576,591 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 12,232 $ 11,869 $ 668 $ 24,769 Year Ended December 31, 2014 NET Services WD Services Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 884,287 $ 208,763 $ (170 ) $ 1,092,880 Service expense 800,454 184,919 3,227 988,600 General and administrative expense 8,406 (2,072 ) 37,746 44,080 Depreciation and amortization 7,698 8,406 1,109 17,213 Operating income (loss) $ 67,729 $ 17,510 $ (42,252 ) $ 42,987 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 12,477 $ 104,594 $ 473 $ 117,544 During the year ended December 31, 2014, two 2015. 2015, December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 $11,224 $8,819, Geographic Information The following table details the Company’s revenue from continuing operations and long-lived assets by geographic location. For the year ended December 31, 2016 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 1,250,687 $ 235,061 $ 93,141 $ 1,578,889 Long-lived assets (a) 32,007 9,823 4,390 46,220 For the year ended December 31, 2015 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 1,099,918 $ 298,386 $ 79,706 $ 1,478,010 Long-lived assets (a) 30,947 11,173 4,038 46,158 For the year ended December 31, 2014 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 902,418 $ 139,065 $ 51,397 $ 1,092,880 (a) Represents property and equipment, net. Domestic service revenue, net, totaled 79.2%, 74.4% 82.6% December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, 20.8%, 25.6% 17.4% December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, At December 31, 2016, $76,579 December 31, 2015, $108,587 Customer Information 10.2%, 11.0% 13.7% one December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, 10.7% 11.2% one December 31, 2015 2014,

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (Un

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	23. The quarterly consolidated financial statements presented below reflect HA Services and Human Services as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Quarter ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2016 (1)(2) 2016 (1)(2) 2016 (1)(2)(3) 2016 (2)(4)(5)(6) Service revenue, net $ 382,058 $ 398,359 $ 412,512 $ 385,960 Operating Income 8,304 6,712 9,793 (16,192 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 1,376 1,624 3,743 (25,657 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax 753 2,370 (2,791 ) 108,428 Net income attributable to Providence 2,235 4,623 650 84,420 Earnings (loss) per common share (11): Basic $ 0.07 $ 0.21 $ (0.05 ) $ 4.92 Diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.21 $ (0.05 ) $ 4.92 Quarter ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (7)(8)(9)(10) Service revenue, net $ 362,398 $ 362,834 $ 379,568 $ 373,210 Operating Income (loss) 14,259 8,870 2,582 (23,839 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 4,359 3,450 (3,905 ) (28,581 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax 1,889 3,125 (1,505 ) 104,362 Net income (loss) attributable to Providence 6,236 6,634 (5,571 ) 76,396 Earnings (loss) per common share (11): Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ (0.41 ) $ 4.05 Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ (0.41 ) $ 4.05 (1) The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 $229 March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 September 30, 2016, $251, $246 $252 March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 September 30, 2015, 10 September 30, 2016. (2) Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 $2,801, March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 December 31, 2016, $1,789, December 31, 2016, (3) The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 September 30, 2016 (4) Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 $5,367 March 31, 2015 2016. (5) The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 December 30, 2016. $9,983, $4,381 $5,224 (6) Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403. (7) Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 $2,962, March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 December 31, 2015, 2015. (8) The Company incurred $20,944 two two (9) Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, (10) Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 2015 (11) Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly earnings per share may

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Additions Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance at beginning of costs and other end of period expenses accounts Deductions period Year Ended December 31, 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 4,380 $ 3,298 $ 1,058 (1) $ 2,835 (2) $ 5,901 Year Ended December 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,198 $ 1,928 $ 1,152 (1) $ 1,898 (2) $ 4,380 Year Ended December 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,465 $ 881 $ 2,717 (1) $ 2,865 (2) $ 3,198 Notes: Schedule above has been recast from prior year to exclude activity related to discontinued operations. (1) Amounts primarily include the allowance for contractual adjustments related to our non-emergency transportation services operating segment that are recorded as adjustments to non-emergency transportation services revenue. Amount additionally includes impact from change in foreign currency rates. (2) Write-offs, net of recoveries All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in our financial statements or the related notes thereto.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include The Providence Service Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and entities it controls, or in which it has a variable interest and is the primary beneficiary of expected cash profits or losses. The Company records its investments in entities that it does not control, but over which it has the ability to exercise significant influence, using the equity method. The Company has eliminated significant intercompany transactions and accounts.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounting Estimates The Company uses estimates and assumptions in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amount of net income or loss during any period. The Company’s actual financial results could differ significantly from these estimates. The significant estimates underlying the Company’s consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition; allowance for doubtful accounts; accrued transportation costs; accrued restructuring; income taxes; recoverability of current and long-lived assets, including equity method investments; intangible assets and goodwill; loss contingencies; accounting for business combinations, including amounts assigned to definite and indefinite lived intangibles and contingent consideration; loss reserves for reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs; and stock-based compensation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three may At December 31, 2016 2015, $21,411 $37,467, may
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Cash At December 31, 2016 2015, $14,130 $20,056, December 31, 2016 2015 Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses $ 2,265 $ 3,033 Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses 11,865 17,023 Restricted cash for reinsured claims losses 14,130 20,056 Less current portion 3,192 4,012 Restricted cash, less current portion $ 10,938 $ 16,044 Of the restricted cash amount at December 31, 2016 2015: ● $2,265 $3,033, ● of the remaining $11,865 $17,023: o $310 $565, 2011; o $11,555 $16,458,
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company records accounts receivable amounts at the contractual amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount it estimates to be sufficient to cover the risk that an account will not be collected. The Company regularly evaluates its accounts receivable, especially receivables that are past due, and reassesses its allowance for doubtful accounts based on identified customer collection issues. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce its net recognized receivable to an amount the Company reasonably expects to collect. The Company also provides a general allowance, based upon historical experience. Under certain contracts of NET Services, final payment is based on a reconciliation of actual utilization and cost, and the final reconciliation may December 31, 2016 2015, $45,287 $30,242, The Company’s provision for doubtful accounts expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 $2,892, $1,369 $1,014,
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation, or at fair value if the assets were initially recorded as the result of a business combination or if the asset was remeasured due to an impairment. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the disposition of an asset are reflected in operating expense.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recoverability of Goodwill In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other reviews goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently, if events and circumstances indicate that an asset may (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Historically, the Company has performed the annual goodwill impairment test for all reporting units as of December 31 change this date to October 1 2016 change in the goodwill impairment testing date is not a material change to the Company’s method of applying an accounting principle. The Company’s evaluation of goodwill for impairment involves a two two two may The Company estimates the fair value of the Company’s reporting units using either an income approach, a market valuation approach, a transaction valuation approach or a blended approach. The income approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of the cash flows the Company expects the reporting unit to generate in the future. Estimates included in the discounted cash flow model include the discount rate, which the Company determines based on adjusting an industry-wide weighted-average cost of capital for size, geography, and company specific risk factors, long-term rates of growth and profitability of the Company’s business, working capital effects and planned capital expenditures. The market approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded entities in similar lines of business. The transaction valuation approach produces an estimated fair value of a reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to publicly available transactional data involving both publicly traded and private entities in similar lines of business. The Company’s significant estimates in both the market and transaction approach include the selected similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and the multiples the Company applies to revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. As discussed in Note 6, Goodwill and Intangibles December 31, 2016, $5,224. December 31, 2015 2014.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recoverability of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization and Other Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets subject to amortization and other long-lived assets are carried at cost and are amortized or depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 5 15 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment the Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or groups of assets to be used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may may may 6, Goodwill and Intangibles December 31, 2016, $9,983 $4,381
Accrued Transportation Costs [Policy Text Block]	Accrued Transportation Costs NET Services contracts with third may $73,191 $64,537 December 31, 2016 2015,
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Discounts The Company capitalizes direct expenses incurred in connection with its credit facilities and other borrowings, and amortizes such expenses over the life of the respective credit facility or other borrowings. Fees charged by lenders on the revolving facility and all fees charged by third $1,070 December 31, 2016 Credit Facility”). Deferred financing costs and debt discount, net of amortization totaling $4,879 December 31, 2015,
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when it is earned and realizable based on the following criteria: persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. NET Services Capitat ed contracts. may may Fee for service contracts. Flat fee contracts. For most contracts, the Company arranges for transportation of members through its network of independent transportation providers, whereby it remits payment to the transportation providers. However, for certain contracts, the Company only provides management services, and does not contract with transportation providers for the actual transportation. Under these contracts, the amount of revenue recognized is based upon the management fee earned. WD Services WD Services revenues are primarily generated from providing workforce development and offender rehabilitation services, both of which include employment preparation and placement, apprenticeship and training, youth community service programs and certain health related services to clients on behalf of governmental and private entities. While the specific terms vary by contract and country, the Company often receives four tenure Referral/attachment fee revenue is recognized ratably over the period of service, based upon an estimated period of time general services will be provided (i.e. the person is placed in a job or reaches the maximum time period for the program). The estimated period of time services will be rendered is based upon historical data. Job placement, job outcome and sustainment fee revenue is recognized when certain milestones are achieved, and amounts become billable. Incentive fee revenue is generally recognized when fixed and determinable, frequently at the end of the cumulative calculation period, unless contractual terms allow for earned payments on a fixed or ratable basis. Revenue is also earned under fixed FFS arrangements, based upon contractual rates established at the outset of the contract or the applicable contract year, although the rate may may Deferred Revenue At times we may
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation The Company follows the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation 718”), ● The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. The fair value of non-vested restricted stock grants is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense charged against income for stock options and stock grants is based on the grant-date fair value, based upon the number of awards expected to vest. Forfeitures estimated at the time of grant are revised as necessary based upon actual vesting. The expense for stock-based compensation awards is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period. ● The Company records restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that may ● Performance-based RSUs vest upon achievement of certain company specific performance conditions. On the date of grant, the Company determines the fair value of the performance-based award using the fair value of the Company’s common stock at that time and it assesses whether it is probable that the performance targets will be achieved. If assessed as probable, the Company records compensation expense for these awards over the requisite service period. At each reporting period, the Company reassesses the probability of achieving the performance targets and the performance period required to meet those targets. The estimation of whether the performance targets will be achieved and of the performance period required to achieve the targets requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, the cumulative effect on current and prior periods of those changes will be recorded in the period estimates are revised, or the change in estimate will be applied prospectively depending on whether the change affects the estimate of total compensation cost to be recognized or merely affects the period over which compensation cost is to be recognized. The ultimate number of shares issued and the related compensation expense recognized will be based on a comparison of the final performance metrics to the specified targets. ● The Company calculates the fair value of market-based stock awards, including the Company’s the 2015
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are determined by the liability method in accordance with ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes The Company has recorded a valuation allowance which includes amounts for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, as more fully described in Note 18, Income Taxes, The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense. Residual U.S. income taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. These earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes will be provided thereon. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions based on a two first 50%
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation Local currencies generally are considered the functional currencies outside the US. Assets and liabilities for operations in local-currency environments are translated at month-end exchange rates of the period reported. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for each applicable month. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in stockholders’ equity within the consolidated balance sheets.
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loss Reserves for Certain Reinsurance and Self-Funded Insurance Programs The Company reinsures a substantial portion of its automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation costs under reinsurance programs through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company (“SPCIC”), a licensed captive insurance company domiciled in the State of Arizona. The Company and its subsidiaries enter into insurance arrangements with third third $250 third first $1,000 $3,000 third first $500 December 31, 2016 2015, $11,195 $12,988, December 31, 2016 2015 $16,460 $19,733, December 31, 2016 2015 $5,265 $6,745, The Company also maintains a self-funded health insurance program with a stop-loss umbrella policy with a third $275 $400. December 31, 2016 2015, $3,022 $2,351, The Company utilizes analyses prepared by third The Company regularly analyzes its reserves for incurred but not reported claims, and for reported but not paid claims related to its reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs. The Company believes its reserves are adequate. However, significant judgment is involved in assessing these reserves such as assessing historical paid claims, average lags between the claims’ incurred date, reported dates and paid dates, and the frequency and severity of claims. There may
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restructuring , Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs The Company has engaged in employee headcount optimization actions within the WD Services segment which require management to estimate the timing and amount of severance and other employee separation costs for workforce reduction. The Company accrues for severance and other employee separation costs under these actions when it is probable that benefits will be paid and the amount is reasonably estimable. The amounts used in determining severance accruals are based on an estimate of the salaries and related benefit costs payable under existing plans, and are included in accrued expenses to the extent they have not been paid.
Non-controlling Interests [Policy Text Block]	Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests represent the noncontrolling holders’ percentage share of income or losses from a subsidiary in which the Company holds a majority, but less than 100%, 90% 2015.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations In determining whether a group of assets disposed (or to be disposed) of should be presented as a discontinued operation, the Company makes a determination of whether the criteria for held-for-sale classification is met and whether the disposition represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results. If these determinations can be made affirmatively, the results of operations of the group of assets being disposed of (as well as any gain or loss on the disposal transaction) are aggregated for separate presentation apart from continuing operating results of the Company in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 21, Discontinued Operations,
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings Per Share The Company computes basic earnings per share by taking net income attributable to the Company available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period including restricted stock and stock held in escrow if such shares are participating securities. Diluted earnings per share includes the potential dilution that may 15, Earnings Per Share
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company discloses the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy using the following three Level 1 Level 2 1 Level 3 The Company may 3 The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted the following accounting pronouncements during the year ended December 31, 2016: In April 2015, 2015 03, Upon adoption of ASU 2015 03 January 1, 2016, $3,774 December 31, 2015 In February 2015, 2015 02, Consolidation (Topic 810): 2015 02”) , December 15, 2015. 2015 02 January 1, 2016 In September 2015, 2015 16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): 2015 16”) December 15, 2015. 2015 16 January 1, 2016. may Recent accounting pronouncements that were not yet adopted by the Company through December 31, 2016 In May 2014, 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 2014 09”). 2014 09 606 606”). 606 605, Revenue Recognition 2014 09: ● In December 2016, 2016 20, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 20”). 2016 20 606. 2016 20 2016 20 ● In May 2016, 2016 12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 12”). 2016 12 2014 09. ● In April 2016, 2016 10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 10”). 2016 10 2014 09 ● In March 2016, 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): 2016 08”) . 2016 08 2014 09 Each of these ASUs are effective for public companies for annual reporting periods (and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods) beginning after December 15, 2017 606 ● identification of what constitutes a contract in the Company’s environment, ● timing of revenue recognition (for example, point-in-time versus over time and/or accelerated versus deferred), ● single versus multiple performance obligations, and ● other considerations. The assessment of applying ASC 606 In November 2015, 2015 17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): 2015 17”) December 16, 2016, 2015 17 January 1, 2017. $6,825 of current deferred tax assets, at December 31, 2016. December 31, 2016 $1,510 $57,973 December 31, 2016. In February 2016, 2016 02, Leases (Topic 842) 2016 02”). 2016 02 842 842”), 840, Leases 842, ASU 2016 02 December 15, 2018, may 842 2016 02 In March 2016, 2016 07, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): 2016 07”). 2016 07 2016 07 2016 07 December 15, 2016 2016 07 January 1, 2017. 2016 07 January 1, 2017. In March 2016, 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): 2016 09”). 2016 09 December 15, 2016, 2016 09 January 1, 2017, January 1, 2017 $841 $6,507 through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2017. In June 2016, 2016 13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) 2016 13”). 2016 13 2016 13 2016 13 December 15, 2019, December 15, 2018. The Company has not evaluated the impact of ASU 2016 13 In August 2016, 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): 2016 15”). 2016 15 eight 2016 15 December 15, 2017, In November 2016, 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): 2016 18”). 2016 18 2016 18 December 15, 2017, 2016 18 2016 18

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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses $ 2,265 $ 3,033 Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses 11,865 17,023 Restricted cash for reinsured claims losses 14,130 20,056 Less current portion 3,192 4,012 Restricted cash, less current portion $ 10,938 $ 16,044

Note 3 - Equity Investment (Tab

Note 3 - Equity Investment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	Equity Investments Accrued Expenses Maximum Exposure to Loss December 31, 2016 $ 4,021 $ - $ 4,021 December 31, 2015 $ 9,324 $ 4,654 $ 9,324
Income statement and Balance sheet Disclosure [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Current assets $ 4,640 $ 7,789 Long-term assets 10,473 8,869 Current liabilities 12,844 10,488 Long-term liabilities 1,655 - Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Revenue $ 36,546 $ 11,206 Operating loss (9,664 ) (19,397 ) Net loss (8,843 ) (13,106 )
Matrix [Member]
Notes Tables
Income statement and Balance sheet Disclosure [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 Current assets $ 28,589 Long-term assets 614,841 Current liabilities 25,791 Long-term liabilities 281,348 October 19, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Revenue $ 41,635 Operating loss (4,079 ) Net loss (4,200 )

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Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Prepaid income taxes $ 1,467 $ 1,607 Escrow funds 10,000 - Prepaid insurance 3,153 2,971 Prepaid taxes and licenses 3,570 4,895 Note receivable 3,130 - Prepaid rent 2,013 2,235 Deposits held for leased premises and bonds 2,609 2,574 Other 12,139 13,342 Total prepaid expenses and other $ 38,081 $ 27,624

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Note 5 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Estimated Useful December 31, Life (years) 2016 2015 Land -- $ - $ 1,182 Building 39 - 5,214 Computer and telecom equipment 3 - 5 31,854 27,046 Software 3 - 5 26,883 19,497 Leasehold improvements Shorter of 7 years or lease term 16,720 16,122 Furniture and fixtures 5 - 10 8,070 5,815 Automobiles 5 3,597 3,471 Construction and development in progress -- 5,831 1,956 92,955 80,303 Less accumulated depreciation 46,735 34,145 Total property and equipment, net $ 46,220 $ 46,158

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Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	NET WD Consolidated Services Services Total Balances at December 31, 2014 Goodwill $ 191,215 $ 42,662 $ 233,877 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (6,041 ) (102,041 ) 95,215 36,621 131,836 Foreign currency translation adjustment - (1,878 ) (1,878 ) Balances at December 31, 2015 Goodwill 191,215 40,784 231,999 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (6,041 ) (102,041 ) 95,215 34,743 129,958 Asset impairment charge - (5,224 ) (5,224 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment - (5,110 ) (5,110 ) Balances at December 31, 2016 Goodwill 191,215 35,674 226,889 Accumulated impairment losses (96,000 ) (11,265 ) (107,265 ) $ 95,215 $ 24,409 $ 119,624
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Estimated Gross Gross Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Life (Yrs) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization Customer relationships 15 $ 48,020 $ (29,941 ) $ 47,973 $ (26,804 ) Customer relationships 10 27,915 (8,147 ) 38,688 (6,126 ) Trademarks and Trade Names 10 13,282 (3,431 ) 15,936 (2,523 ) Developed technology 5 2,951 (1,525 ) 3,541 (1,121 ) Total $ 92,168 $ (43,044 ) $ 106,138 $ (36,574 )
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Year Amount 2017 $ 7,682 2018 7,682 2019 7,338 2020 7,092 2021 7,017 Thereafter 12,313 Total $ 49,124

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses (Tabl

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation $ 23,050 $ 20,523 NET Services accrued contract payments 32,001 26,669 Income taxes payable 372 24,200 Other 45,449 46,044 Total accrued expenses $ 100,872 $ 117,436

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Note 8 - Restructuring, Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2016 Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments December 31, 2016 Ingeus Futures' Program $ - $ 2,456 $ - $ (29 ) $ 2,427 Offender Rehabilitation Program 6,538 4,865 (8,924 ) (1,099 ) 1,380 UK Restructuring Program 2,059 1,190 (3,031 ) (109 ) 109 Total $ 8,597 $ 8,511 $ (11,955 ) $ (1,237 ) $ 3,916 January 1, 2015 Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments December 31, 2015 Offender Rehabilitation Program $ - $ 8,465 $ (1,839 ) $ (88 ) $ 6,538 UK Restructuring Program - 2,086 - (27 ) 2,059 Total $ - $ 10,551 $ (1,839 ) $ (115 ) $ 8,597

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Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Changes in Level 3 [Table Text Block]	Contingent Consideration Liabilities December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Balance at the beginning of year $ 10,549 $ - Initial valuation upon acquistion - 30,095 Payments (7,496 ) - Gain in general and administrative expense (2,469 ) (16,314 ) Foreign exchange revaluation (584 ) (3,232 ) Balance at end of year $ - $ 10,549
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Significant December 31, 2015 Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Value Contingent consideration liabilities $ - Discounted probability-weighted approach Discount rate 14.12 %
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair Value Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Level Value Fair Value Value Fair Value Financial liabilities Credit facility 3 $ - $ - $ 304,950 $ 308,892

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Note 10 - Long-term Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, 2016 2015 $200,000 revolving loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with interest payable at least once every three months through August 2018 $ - $ 19,700 $250,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with principal payable quarterly beginning March 31, 2015 and interest payable at least once every three months, repaid October 2016 - 231,250 $60,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% with principal payable quarterly beginning December 31, 2014 and interest payable at least once every three months, repaid October 2016 - 54,000 Capital lease obligations 3,611 - 3,611 304,950 Unamortized discount on debt - (4,879 ) 3,611 300,071 Less current portion 1,721 31,375 Total long-term obligations, less current portion $ 1,890 $ 268,696
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Year Amount 2017 $ 1,721 2018 1,763 2019 127 Total $ 3,611

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Note 11 - Convertible Preferred Stock, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Temporary Equity [Table Text Block]	Dollar Value Share Count Balance at December 31, 2014 $ - - Shares issued 81,250 805,000 Issuance costs (3,531 ) - Beneficial conversion feature (1,071 ) - Amortization of beneficial conversion feature 1,071 - Conversion to common stock (149 ) (1,482 ) Allocation of issuance costs 6 - Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 77,576 803,518 Conversion to common stock (12 ) (120 ) Allocation of issuance costs 1 - Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 77,565 803,398

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Reserved Common Stock [Table Text Block]	Shares of common stock reserved for: Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards 437,930 Conversion of preferred stock to common stock 2,014,538 Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units 49,208 Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance 2,501,676

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Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	Number of shares Number of shares of the Company's of the Company's common stock common stock remaining Number of shares of the Company's authorized for available for common stock subject to issuance future grants Stock Options Stock Grants 2006 Plan 5,400,000 2,324,927 355,598 131,540
Disclosure of Stock-based Compensation by Line Item [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Service expense $ 830 $ 21,480 $ 4,019 General and administrative expense 4,324 5,027 3,537 Discontinued operations, net of tax (18 ) 115 6 Total stock-based compensation $ 5,136 $ 26,622 $ 7,562
Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 NET Services $ 841 $ 724 $ 587 WD Services (a) (11 ) 20,756 3,432 Total stock-based compensation in service expense $ 830 $ 21,480 $ 4,019
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% Expected stock price volatility 33.84% - 46.14% 45.6% - 50.25% Risk-free interest rate 0.35% - 1.35% 1.1% - 1.88% Expected life of options (years) 10 days - 4 3.25 - 5.47
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 Weighted- Number Weighted- average of Shares average Remaining Aggregate Under Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Option Price Term Value Balance at beginning of period 505,452 $ 34.84 Exercised (105,788 ) 38.83 Forfeited/Cancelled (27,400 ) 31.48 Expired (16,666 ) 43.81 Outstanding at end of period 355,598 $ 33.48 3.41 $ 2,514 344,574 $ 33.33 3.46 $ 2,500 Exercisable at end 232,141 $ 30.86 4.22 $ 2,355
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value $ - $ 8.77 $ 17.09 Options exercised: Total intrinsic value $ 979 $ 6,659 $ 9,107 Cash received $ 4,108 $ 4,895 $ 11,019
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted-average grant date Shares fair value Non-vested at beginning of period 44,182 $ 38.67 Granted 57,964 $ 44.90 Vested (26,100 ) $ 35.53 Forfeited or cancelled (3,848 ) $ 44.63 Non-vested at end of period 72,198 $ 44.44
Stock Appreciation Rights Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Expected stock price volatility 35.71% - 41.82% 43.75% - 45.30% 46.75% - 50.1% Risk-free interest rate 1.11% - 1.64% 1.24% - 1.70% 1.3% - 1.76% Expected life of options (in years) 1.0 - 3.0% 2.75 - 4.75 3.75 - 5.75
Performance Share, Fair Value Assumption [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Forward interest rate 0.24% - 2.71% 0.04% - 2.90% Expected Volatility 40.0% 45.0% Dividend Yield 0.0% 0.0% Fair Value of Total Pool $12,870 $12,590

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share (T

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Numerator: Net income attributable to Providence $ 91,928 $ 83,696 $ 20,275 Less dividends on convertible preferred stock (4,419 ) (3,935 ) - Less accretion of convertible preferred stock discount - (1,071 ) - Less income allocated to participating securities (13,135 ) (10,691 ) - Net income available to common stockholders $ 74,374 $ 67,999 $ 20,275 Continuing operations $ (21,251 ) $ (29,181 ) $ 24,511 Discontinued operations 95,625 97,180 (4,236 ) $ 74,374 $ 67,999 $ 20,275 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares 14,666,896 15,960,905 14,765,303 Effect of dilutive securities: Common stock options - - 236,538 Performance-based restricted stock units - - 16,720 Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion 14,666,896 15,960,905 15,018,561 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ (1.45 ) $ (1.83 ) $ 1.66 Discontinued operations 6.52 6.09 (0.29 ) $ 5.07 $ 4.26 $ 1.37 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ (1.45 ) $ (1.83 ) $ 1.63 Discontinued operations 6.52 6.09 (0.28 ) $ 5.07 $ 4.26 $ 1.35
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Stock options to purchase common stock 22,638 173,925 92,054 Convertible preferred stock 803,442 700,241 -

Note 16 - Operating Leases (Tab

Note 16 - Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Operating Leases 2017 $ 19,788 2018 14,422 2019 10,516 2020 7,276 2021 5,999 Thereafter 14,075 Total future minimum lease payments $ 72,076

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 US $ 65,559 $ 43,598 $ 16,944 Foreign (67,437 ) (53,692 ) 15,856 Total $ (1,878 ) $ (10,094 ) $ 32,800
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Federal: Current $ 21,202 $ 15,161 $ 9,534 Deferred (6,477 ) (1,606 ) (2,792 ) 14,725 13,555 6,742 State: Current $ 4,580 $ 2,644 $ 2,188 Deferred (938 ) (38 ) (621 ) 3,642 2,606 1,567 Foreign: Current $ 266 $ 523 $ (616 ) Deferred (1,597 ) (2,101 ) 596 (1,331 ) (1,578 ) (20 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 17,036 $ 14,583 $ 8,289
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Federal statutory rates 35 % 35 % 35 % Federal income tax at statutory rates $ (657 ) $ (3,533 ) $ 11,480 Change in valuation allowance 9,480 3,574 1,758 Change in uncertain tax positions 73 (76 ) (1,741 ) State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2,396 1,785 1,369 Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate 9,427 4,642 (353 ) Stock compensation - (184 ) (524 ) Meals and entertainment 96 81 85 Amortization of deferred consideration - 9,444 1,574 Transaction costs - (447 ) 1,769 Contingent consideration liability reversal - (854 ) (5,748 ) Nontaxable interest income - (965 ) (660 ) Tax credits (947 ) (456 ) - Legal expense 522 284 - Depreciation - 649 - Equity in net loss of investee 624 366 - Asset Impairment 2,353 - - Foreign Exchange (7,001 ) - - Other 670 273 (720 ) Provision for income taxes $ 17,036 $ 14,583 $ 8,289 Effective income tax rate (907 )% (144 )% 25 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwds $ 17,742 $ 16,889 Tax credit carryforwards 399 48 Accounts receivable allowance 1,341 355 Accrued items and reserves 18,669 12,955 Stock compensation 4,224 3,226 Deferred rent 915 614 Deferred financing costs - 127 Other 180 228 43,470 34,442 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred financing costs 154 - Prepaids 2,103 1,181 Property and equipment depreciation 1,238 3,697 Goodwill and intangibles amortization 9,568 13,248 Equity Investment 59,244 - Other 203 273 72,510 18,399 Net deferred tax assets (29,040 ) 16,043 Less valuation allowance (27,423 ) (21,513 ) Net deferred tax assets $ (56,463 ) $ (5,470 ) Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $163 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, respectively $ 6,825 $ 2,891 Net noncurrent deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $27,260 and $21,513 for 2016 and 2015, respectively 4,003 42 Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $0 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, repectively (67,291 ) (8,403 ) $ (56,463 ) $ (5,470 )
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	2017 $ - 2018 13 2019 - 2020 - 2021 207 Thereafter 116 $ 336
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 271 $ 347 $ 414 Balance upon acquisition/disposition 764 - 1,674 Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions 37 (47 ) 14 Increase related to current year tax positions 139 48 100 Statute of limitations expiration (103 ) (77 ) (1,855 ) Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 1,108 $ 271 $ 347
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Notes Tables
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	Australia $ 32,736 Canada 782 France 3,382 Poland 264 Sweden 201 UK 39,666

Note 21 - Discontinued Operat49

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ - $ 166,090 $ 166,090 Operating expenses: Service expense - 120,906 120,906 General and administrative expense 7,966 2,148 10,114 Depreciation and amortization - 21,121 21,121 Total operating expenses 7,966 144,175 152,141 Operating income (loss) (7,966 ) 21,915 13,949 Other expenses: Write-off of deferred financing fees - 2,302 2,302 Interest expense, net - 9,929 9,929 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes (7,966 ) 9,684 1,718 Gain on disposition - 167,895 167,895 (Provision) benefit for income taxes 2,401 (63,254 ) (60,853 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,565 ) $ 114,325 $ 108,760 Year ended December 31, 2015 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ 291,510 $ 217,436 $ 508,946 Operating expenses: Service expense 264,293 163,211 427,504 General and administrative expense 14,975 2,630 17,605 Asset impairment charge 1,593 - 1,593 Depreciation and amortization 4,831 29,472 34,303 Total operating expenses 285,692 195,313 481,005 Operating income 5,818 22,123 27,941 Other expenses: Interest expense, net 2,829 14,359 17,188 Income from discontinued operations beforegain on disposition and income taxes 2,989 7,764 10,753 Gain on disposition 123,129 - 123,129 Provision for income taxes (24,318 ) (1,693 ) (26,011 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 101,800 $ 6,071 $ 107,871 Year ended December 31, 2014 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Service revenue, net $ 344,960 $ 43,331 $ 388,291 Operating expenses: Service expense 315,008 35,185 350,193 General and administrative expense 19,134 421 19,555 Asset impairment charge 6,915 - 6,915 Depreciation and amortization 6,655 5,619 12,274 Total operating expenses 347,712 41,225 388,937 Operating income (loss) (2,752 ) 2,106 (646 ) Other expenses: Interest expense, net 1,478 2,899 4,377 Loss from discontinued operations (4,230 ) (793 ) (5,023 ) Benefit for income taxes 588 199 787 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (3,642 ) $ (594 ) $ (4,236 )
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Interest Expense [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Human Services Segment $ - $ 2,871 $ 1,519 HA Services Segment 9,939 14,376 2,904 Total $ 9,939 $ 17,247 $ 4,423
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,014 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,208 21,117 Prepaid expenses and other 3,094 Deferred tax assets 2,986 Current assets of discontinued operations held for sale $ 32,211 Property and equipment, net $ 11,629 Goodwill 210,071 Intangible assets, net 216,387 Other assets 3,313 Non-current assets of discontinued operations held for sale $ 441,400 Current portion of long-term obligations Accounts payable $ 1,988 Accrued expenses 13,116 Reinsurance liability reserve 745 Current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale $ 15,849 Other long-term liabilities $ 2,197 Deferred tax liabilities 85,071 Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale $ 87,268
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	For the year ended December 31, 2016 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ - $ 3,661 $ 3,661 Amortization - 17,460 17,460 Stock based compensation - (18 ) (18 ) Deferred income taxes - 52,338 52,338 Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ - $ 9,174 $ 9,174 For the year ended December 31, 2015 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ 2,376 $ 3,370 $ 5,746 Amortization 2,455 26,102 28,557 Asset impairment charge 1,593 - 1,593 Stock based compensation 7 108 115 Deferred income taxes (5,680 ) 730 (4,950 ) Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ 2,224 $ 8,079 $ 10,303 For the year ended December 31, 2014 Human Services Segment HA Services Segment Total Discontinued Operations Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Depreciation $ 3,202 $ 608 $ 3,810 Amortization 3,453 5,011 8,464 Asset impairment charge 6,915 - 6,915 Stock based compensation 6 - 6 Deferred income taxes (155 ) 683 528 Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment $ 4,766 $ 2,115 $ 6,881

Note 22 - Segments (Tables)

Note 22 - Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2016 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 1,234,364 $ 344,403 $ - $ 122 $ 1,578,889 Service expense 1,133,501 320,147 - (894 ) 1,452,754 General and administrative expense 11,406 30,300 - 28,205 69,911 Asset impairment charge - 19,588 - 1,415 21,003 Depreciation and amortization 12,375 13,824 - 405 26,604 Operating income (loss) $ 77,082 $ (39,456 ) $ - $ (29,009 ) $ 8,617 Loss on equity investment $ - $ 8,498 $ 1,789 $ - $ 10,287 Investment in equity method investee $ - $ 4,161 $ 157,202 $ - $ 161,363 Total assets $ 313,169 $ 162,644 $ 157,202 $ 61,379 $ 694,394 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 10,845 $ 19,810 $ - $ 1,387 $ 32,042 Year Ended December 31, 2015 NET Services WD Services Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 1,083,015 $ 395,059 $ (64 ) $ 1,478,010 Service expense 991,659 393,803 (4,308 ) 1,381,154 General and administrative expense 10,704 29,846 30,436 70,986 Depreciation and amortization 9,429 13,776 793 23,998 Operating income (loss) $ 71,223 $ (42,366 ) $ (26,985 ) $ 1,872 Loss on equity investment $ - $ 10,970 $ - $ 10,970 Investment in equity method investee $ - $ 9,324 $ - $ 9,324 Total assets $ 296,591 $ 213,042 $ 66,958 $ 576,591 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 12,232 $ 11,869 $ 668 $ 24,769 Year Ended December 31, 2014 NET Services WD Services Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 884,287 $ 208,763 $ (170 ) $ 1,092,880 Service expense 800,454 184,919 3,227 988,600 General and administrative expense 8,406 (2,072 ) 37,746 44,080 Depreciation and amortization 7,698 8,406 1,109 17,213 Operating income (loss) $ 67,729 $ 17,510 $ (42,252 ) $ 42,987 Long-lived asset expenditures $ 12,477 $ 104,594 $ 473 $ 117,544
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	For the year ended December 31, 2016 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 1,250,687 $ 235,061 $ 93,141 $ 1,578,889 Long-lived assets (a) 32,007 9,823 4,390 46,220 For the year ended December 31, 2015 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 1,099,918 $ 298,386 $ 79,706 $ 1,478,010 Long-lived assets (a) 30,947 11,173 4,038 46,158 For the year ended December 31, 2014 United United Other Consolidated States Kingdom Foreign Total Service revenue, net $ 902,418 $ 139,065 $ 51,397 $ 1,092,880

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (51

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2016 (1)(2) 2016 (1)(2) 2016 (1)(2)(3) 2016 (2)(4)(5)(6) Service revenue, net $ 382,058 $ 398,359 $ 412,512 $ 385,960 Operating Income 8,304 6,712 9,793 (16,192 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 1,376 1,624 3,743 (25,657 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax 753 2,370 (2,791 ) 108,428 Net income attributable to Providence 2,235 4,623 650 84,420 Earnings (loss) per common share (11): Basic $ 0.07 $ 0.21 $ (0.05 ) $ 4.92 Diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.21 $ (0.05 ) $ 4.92 Quarter ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (1)(7) 2015 (7)(8)(9)(10) Service revenue, net $ 362,398 $ 362,834 $ 379,568 $ 373,210 Operating Income (loss) 14,259 8,870 2,582 (23,839 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 4,359 3,450 (3,905 ) (28,581 ) Discontinued operations, net of tax 1,889 3,125 (1,505 ) 104,362 Net income (loss) attributable to Providence 6,236 6,634 (5,571 ) 76,396 Earnings (loss) per common share (11): Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ (0.41 ) $ 4.05 Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ (0.41 ) $ 4.05

Schedule II - Valuation and Q52

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]	Additions Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance at beginning of costs and other end of period expenses accounts Deductions period Year Ended December 31, 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 4,380 $ 3,298 $ 1,058 (1) $ 2,835 (2) $ 5,901 Year Ended December 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,198 $ 1,928 $ 1,152 (1) $ 1,898 (2) $ 4,380 Year Ended December 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,465 $ 881 $ 2,717 (1) $ 2,865 (2) $ 3,198

Note 1 - Organization and Bas53

Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 19, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 18, 2016
Number of States in which Entity Operates		40
In Addition to the United States [Member]
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates		9
Matrix [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	46.80%	46.80%	100.00%
Matrix [Member]
Interest in Subsidiary Subscribed for by Third Party	53.20%
Net Gain, Matrix Transaction	$ 109,403

Note 2 - Significant Accounti54

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash Held by Foreign Subsidiaries		$ 21,411	$ 21,411	$ 37,467
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		14,130	14,130	20,056
Provision for Doubtful Accounts			3,759	2,539	$ 2,589
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 5,224
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			12 years 146 days
Asset Impairment Charges			$ 21,003	1,593	6,915
Accrued Transportation Costs, Current		73,191	73,191	64,537
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net		1,070	1,070	4,879
Self Insurance Maximum Exposure per Claim Employee Medical			275
Reinsurance Liability Reserve		16,460	16,460	19,733
Reinsurance Expected Losses			5,265	6,745
Self Insurance Maximum Exposure per Claim Employee Medical, Stop-loss Limit			400
Self Insurance Reserve		3,022	3,022	2,351
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance		6,825	6,825
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent		$ 67,291	67,291	8,403
Reclassification from “Other Assets” to “Long-term Obligations, Less Current Portion [Member] | December 31,2015 [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment			$ 3,774
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Adjustments for the Difference Between Previously Recorded Compensation Costs and the Amount That Would Have Been Recorded Without an Applied Estimate for Forfeiture Assumptions [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ 841
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Adjustment for the Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Excess Tax Benefits [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ 6,507
The Reducing Reoffending Partnership Limited [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		90.00%	90.00%
Pro Forma [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent		$ 1,510	$ 1,510
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent		57,973	57,973
Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member]
Reinsurance Recoverable per Occurrence Maximum		1,000	1,000
Reinsurance Recoverable, Maximum Exposure		3,000	3,000
Reinsurance Liability Reserve		11,195	11,195	12,988
Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member] | Third Party Insurers for Automobile Liability [Member]
Self Insurance Maximum Exposure per Claim Employee Medical			$ 250
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			5 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years
WD Services [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 5,224
WD Services [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges		4,381	4,381
WD Services [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges			9,983
Continuing Operations [Member]
Provision for Doubtful Accounts			2,892	1,369	$ 1,014
NET Services [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Gross		45,287	45,287	30,242
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		2,265	2,265	3,033
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Escrow Or Trust [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		11,865	11,865	17,023
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Auto Liability Program [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		310	310	565
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Workers Compensation General and Professional Liability and Auto Liability Reinsurance Programs [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		11,555	11,555	$ 16,458
Workers Compensation [Member] | Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member]
Reinsurance Recoverable per Occurrence Maximum		$ 500	$ 500

Note 2 - Significant Accounti55

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 14,130	$ 20,056
Less current portion	3,192	4,012
Restricted cash, less current portion	10,938	16,044
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	2,265	3,033
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member] | Escrow [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 11,865	$ 17,023

Note 3 - Equity Investment (Det

Note 3 - Equity Investment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 19, 2016	Oct. 18, 2016
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments		$ 13,663	$ 16,072
Assets	$ 694,394	694,394	$ 1,050,202
Matrix [Member]
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net	6,356
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Related Expenses	6,367
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Related Expenses, Incentive Compensation	$ 4,033
Mission Providence [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			60.00%
Joint Venture, Rights to Cash or Profit Distributions, Percentage			75.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments		$ 8,000	$ 16,072
Matrix [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	46.80%	46.80%			46.80%	100.00%
Assets	$ 157,202	$ 157,202

Note 3 - Equity Investment - Ca

Note 3 - Equity Investment - Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities and Maximum Loss Exposure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets	$ 161,363	$ 9,324
Maximum Exposure to Loss	4,021	9,324
Mission Providence [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets	4,021	9,324
Mission Providence [Member] | Accrued Expenses [Member]
Accrued Expenses		$ 4,654

Note 3 - Equity Investment - Su

Note 3 - Equity Investment - Summary of Financial Information for Mission Providence (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	[1],[4],[6]	Jun. 30, 2016	[1],[4]	Mar. 31, 2016	[1],[4]	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Mar. 31, 2015	[4],[8]	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets	$ 294,911								$ 319,724								$ 294,911	$ 319,724
Current liabilities	227,318								295,272								227,318	295,272
Revenues	385,960	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 412,512	[2],[3],[5]	$ 398,359	[2],[3],[5],[6]	$ 382,058	[2],[3],[5],[6]	373,210	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ 379,568		$ 362,834		$ 362,398		1,578,889	1,478,010	$ 1,092,880
Operating loss	(16,192)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	9,793	[2],[3],[5]	6,712	[2],[3],[5],[6]	8,304	[2],[3],[5],[6]	(23,839)	[7],[8],[9],[10]	2,582		8,870		14,259		8,617	1,872	42,987
Net loss	84,420	[1],[2],[3],[5]	$ 650		$ 4,623		$ 2,235		76,396	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ (5,571)		$ 6,634		$ 6,236		91,928	83,696	$ 20,275
Mission Providence [Member]
Current assets	4,640								7,789								4,640	7,789
Long-term assets	10,473								8,869								10,473	8,869
Current liabilities	12,844								10,488								12,844	10,488
Long-term liabilities	$ 1,655																1,655
Revenues																	36,546	11,206
Operating loss																	(9,664)	(19,397)
Net loss																	$ (8,843)	$ (13,106)
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[5]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

Note 3 - Equity Investment - 59

Note 3 - Equity Investment - Summary of Financial Information for Matrix (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	[1],[4],[6]	Jun. 30, 2016	[1],[4]	Mar. 31, 2016	[1],[4]	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Mar. 31, 2015	[4],[8]	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets	$ 294,911	$ 294,911								$ 319,724								$ 294,911	$ 319,724
Current liabilities	227,318	227,318								295,272								227,318	295,272
Revenues		385,960	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 412,512	[2],[3],[5]	$ 398,359	[2],[3],[5],[6]	$ 382,058	[2],[3],[5],[6]	373,210	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ 379,568		$ 362,834		$ 362,398		1,578,889	1,478,010	$ 1,092,880
Operating loss		(16,192)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	9,793	[2],[3],[5]	6,712	[2],[3],[5],[6]	8,304	[2],[3],[5],[6]	(23,839)	[7],[8],[9],[10]	2,582		8,870		14,259		8,617	1,872	42,987
Net loss		84,420	[1],[2],[3],[5]	$ 650		$ 4,623		$ 2,235		$ 76,396	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ (5,571)		$ 6,634		$ 6,236		91,928	$ 83,696	$ 20,275
Matrix [Member]
Current assets	28,589	28,589																28,589
Long-term assets	614,841	614,841																614,841
Current liabilities	25,791	25,791																25,791
Long-term liabilities	281,348	$ 281,348																$ 281,348
Revenues	41,635
Operating loss	(4,079)
Net loss	$ (4,200)
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[5]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and60

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details Textual) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Human Services [Member] | Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	$ 6

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and61

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses and Other - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid income taxes	$ 1,467	$ 1,607
Escrow funds	10,000
Prepaid insurance	3,153	2,971
Prepaid taxes and licenses	3,570	4,895
Note receivable	3,130
Prepaid rent	2,013	2,235
Deposits held for leased premises and bonds	2,609	2,574
Other	12,139	13,342
Total prepaid expenses and other	$ 38,081	$ 27,624

Note 5 - Property and Equipme62

Note 5 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Depreciation	$ 21,699	$ 20,234	$ 14,051
Asset Impairment Charges	21,003	1,593	6,915
Holding Company Office Space in Arizona [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges	1,415
Property and Equipment [Member] | WD Services [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges	9,983
Continuing Operations [Member]
Depreciation	$ 18,038	$ 14,488	$ 10,241

Note 5 - Property and Equipme63

Note 5 - Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 92,955	$ 80,303
Less accumulated depreciation		46,735	34,145
Total property and equipment, net	[1]	46,220	46,158
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross			1,182
Building [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross			5,214
Estimated useful life (Year)		39 years
Computer Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 31,854	27,046
Computer Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		3 years
Computer Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		5 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 26,883	19,497
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		3 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		5 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 16,720	16,122
Estimated useful life (Year)		7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 8,070	5,815
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life (Year)		10 years
Automobiles [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 3,597	3,471
Estimated useful life (Year)		5 years
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross		$ 5,831	$ 1,956
[1]	Represents property and equipment, net.

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi64

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 21,003	$ 1,593	$ 6,915
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		5,224
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount	$ 4,222	$ 4,222	4,222
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		12 years 146 days
Amortization of Intangible Assets		$ 8,566	$ 9,510	$ 6,973
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Residual Value	0	0
WD Services [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		5,224
WD Services [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 4,381	$ 4,381

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi65

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill, gross	$ 226,889	$ 231,999	$ 233,877
Accumulated impairment losses	(107,265)	(102,041)	(102,041)
Goodwill	119,624	129,958	131,836
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,110)	(1,878)
Asset impairment charge	(5,224)
NET Services [Member]
Goodwill, gross	191,215	191,215	191,215
Accumulated impairment losses	(96,000)	(96,000)	(96,000)
Goodwill	95,215	95,215	95,215
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Asset impairment charge
WD Services [Member]
Goodwill, gross	35,674	40,784	42,662
Accumulated impairment losses	(11,265)	(6,041)	(6,041)
Goodwill	24,409	34,743	$ 36,621
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,110)	$ (1,878)
Asset impairment charge	$ (5,224)

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi66

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	12 years 146 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 92,168	$ 106,138
Accumulated Amortization	$ (43,044)	(36,574)
Trademark and Trade Name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 13,282	15,936
Accumulated Amortization	$ (3,431)	(2,523)
Customer Relationships 1 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 48,020	47,973
Accumulated Amortization	$ (29,941)	(26,804)
Customer Relationships 2 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 27,915	38,688
Accumulated Amortization	$ (8,147)	(6,126)
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,951	3,541
Accumulated Amortization	$ (1,525)	$ (1,121)

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi67

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibles - Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 7,682
2,018	7,682
2,019	7,338
2,020	7,092
2,021	7,017
Thereafter	12,313
Total	$ 49,124

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses - Sum

Note 7 - Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accrued compensation	$ 23,050	$ 20,523
NET Services accrued contract payments	32,001	26,669
Income taxes payable	372	24,200
Other	45,449	46,044
Total accrued expenses	$ 100,872	$ 117,436

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redun69

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Severance Costs	$ 8,511	$ 10,551
Employee Severance [Member] | WD Services [Member] | Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Number of Severance Plans	2
Severance Costs	$ 8,511	10,551
Employee Severance [Member] | WD Services [Member] | Ingeus Acquisition [Member] | Accrued Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Costs	$ 3,916	$ 8,597

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redun70

Note 8 - Restructuring, Redundancy and Related Reorganization Costs - Summary of Severance and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Balance	$ 8,597
Costs Incurred	8,511	10,551
Cash Payments	(11,955)	(1,839)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	(1,237)	(115)
Balance	3,916	8,597
Ingeus Futures' Program [Member]
Balance
Costs Incurred	2,456
Cash Payments
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	(29)
Balance	2,427
TR Contract Restructuring [Member]
Balance	6,538
Costs Incurred	4,865	8,465
Cash Payments	(8,924)	(1,839)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	(1,099)	(88)
Balance	1,380	6,538
IUK Restructuring [Member]
Balance	2,059
Costs Incurred	1,190	2,086
Cash Payments	(3,031)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	(109)	(27)
Balance	$ 109	$ 2,059

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme71

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,549

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme72

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Consideration Liabilities, Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance	$ 0	$ 10,549
Initial valuation upon acquistion			30,095
Payments		(7,496)
Gain in general and administrative expense		(2,469)	(16,314)
Foreign exchange revaluation		(584)	(3,232)
Balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,549

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme73

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Consideration Liabilities, Valuation Techniques (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Contingent consideration liabilities	14.12%

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme74

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Financial Instrument Not Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term debt	$ 3,611	$ 304,950
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Long-term debt		304,950
Estimated Fair Value		$ 308,892

Note 10 - Long-term Obligatio75

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Oct. 23, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2016USD ($)	May 28, 2014USD ($)	May 27, 2014USD ($)
Debt Issuance Costs, Net			$ 1,070	$ 3,774
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost			2,302
Line of Credit, Available Borrowing Capicity, Collateralized Letters of Credit			$ 25,000
Number of Collateralized Letters of Credit			6
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount			$ 5,414
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity			194,586
Debt Agreement, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 225,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			$ 0
NET Services [Member]
Number of Capital Leases			4
Capital Leased Assets, Gross			$ 4,571
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation			$ 460
Senior Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Pledge of Stock			100.00%
Percentage of Capital Stock of Direct Foreign Subsidiary Secured by Pledges			65.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 75,000
Prepayment of Debt, Percentage of Outstanding Principal Amount		100.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 165,000					$ 240,000	$ 165,000
Proceeds from Lines of Credit		16,000
Swingline Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility Sublimit Capacity		10,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		25,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	2.25%
Letter of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	3.25%
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax [Member]
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost			$ 2,302
Credit Facility, Fourth Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						$ 200,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio						3
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio						3
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt		$ 60,000
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 250,000
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.50%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | NET Services [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			3.28%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | Minimum [Member] | NET Services [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term			1 year 270 days
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | Maximum [Member] | NET Services [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term			3 years

Note 10 - Long-term Obligatio76

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations - Summary of Long-term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term debt	$ 3,611	$ 304,950
Capital lease obligations	3,611
Unamortized discount on debt		(4,879)
Debt	3,611	300,071
Less current portion	1,721	31,375
Long-term obligations, less current portion	1,890	268,696
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Long-term debt		231,250
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term debt		54,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of credit		$ 19,700

Note 10 - Long-term Obligatio77

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations - Summary of Long-term Obligations (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Face amount	$ 250	$ 250
Term Loan [Member]
Face amount	$ 60	$ 60
Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%	3.25%
Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%	3.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Face amount	$ 200	$ 200
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%	3.25%

Note 10 - Long-term Obligatio78

Note 10 - Long-term Obligations - Maturities of Long-term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
2,017	$ 1,721
2,018	1,763
2,019	127
Total	$ 3,611	$ 304,950

Note 11 - Convertible Preferr79

Note 11 - Convertible Preferred Stock, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 12, 2015	Feb. 11, 2015	Feb. 05, 2015	Oct. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Convertible Preferred Stock, Pro Rata Share			$ 65,500
Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share			$ 100
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share					$ 0.001	$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Conversion Price			$ 39.88
Registered Rights Offering, Convertible Preferred Stock, Value			$ 65,500
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method				$ 29,000	$ 12,377	$ 70,248	$ 62,981	$ 34,111
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock						4,419		3,928
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Preferred Stock, Conversion Rate per Share of Common Stock			$ 2.51
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted									222,532
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion					300	300		3,715
Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issuable Upon Conversion					2,014,538	2,014,538		2,014,840
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued					803,398	803,398		803,518
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted						1,602
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion					4,015	4,015
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock						$ 4,419		$ 3,928
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Cash Dividends [Member]
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage		5.50%				5.50%		8.50%
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Paid-in-kind Dividends [Member]
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage		8.50%
Non-Standby Purchasers [Member] | Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued			130,884
The Standby Purchasers [Member] | Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share	$ 105		$ 100
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued	150,000		524,116
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$ 15,750

Note 11 - Convertible Preferr80

Note 11 - Convertible Preferred Stock, Net - Summary of Convertible Preferred Stock Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Beneficial conversion feature			$ 1,521
Contingent Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Beginning balance	$ 77,576
Beginning balance, shares (in shares)	803,518
Shares issued		$ 81,250
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued		805,000
Issuance costs		$ (3,531)
Beneficial conversion feature		(1,071)
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature		1,071
Conversion to common stock	$ (12)	$ (149)
Conversion to common stock (in shares)	(120)	(1,482)
Allocation of issuance costs	$ 1	$ 6
Ending balance	$ 77,565	$ 77,576
Ending balance, shares (in shares)	803,398	803,518
Allocation of issuance costs	$ 1	$ 6

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit81

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				37 Months Ended	71 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 26, 2016	Nov. 04, 2015	Feb. 01, 2007
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding		17,315,661	17,315,661		17,186,780
Treasury Stock, Shares		3,478,676	3,478,676		1,895,998
Treasury Stock, Shares Surrendered						39,162
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased											1,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$ 29,000	$ 12,377	$ 70,248	$ 62,981	$ 34,111
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	707,318	328,843		1,360,249
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 41
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount									$ 100,000	$ 70,000
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation					43,743
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			2,736		15,961	18,504
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation					5,718
Stock Repurchase Program 2007 [Member]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method								$ 14,376
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired							0	756,100
Common Stock [Member]
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted						222,532
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit82

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity - Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Common Stock [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016shares
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares)	437,930
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (in shares)	2,014,538
Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance (in shares)	2,501,676
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units (in shares)	49,208

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens83

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Aug. 06, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 11, 2014shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $						$ 5,136	$ 26,622	$ 7,562
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | $						2,072	2,322	1,570
Tax Benefit Realized for Tax Deduction from Option Exercises of Share-based Payment | $						282	2,857	2,722
Excess Tax Shortfalls Realized Related to Stock Based Awards | $						$ 558	151	38
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period						105,788
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period						27,400
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vested in Period, Fair Value | $						$ 1,383	$ 3,709	4,155
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number					505,452	355,598	505,452
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $						$ 4,324	$ 5,027	3,537
Modifications to Terms of Original Stock Options Granted to Mr. Rustand [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $							737
Long Term Incentive Plan 2006 [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | $						$ 492	990	650
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period						105,788
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						284 days
Long Term Incentive Plan 2006 [Member] | Accrued Expenses [Member]
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current | $					$ 3,555	$ 1,764	3,555
HoldCo LTI Program [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $						$ 5,361
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						1 year 200 days
HoldCo LTI Program [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $						$ 3,319	$ 1,353
Stock Option Plan 2003 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number						0
Two Executives of Ingeus [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $					$ 20,944
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares							133,332
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period							66,668
Non Employee Directors Executive Officers and Certain Key Employees [Member]
Restricted Stock Award, Number of Equal Installments					3		3
Board of Directors Chairman [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $						$ 287	$ 588	$ 375
Stock Option Equivalent Units Issued in Lieu of a Grant						3,360	4,000	6,195
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage						33.33%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						57,964
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period						26,100
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation						2,736	15,961	18,504
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number					44,182	72,198	44,182
Restricted Stock [Member] | Two Executives of Ingeus [Member] | Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $							$ 16,078
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period								596,915
Restricted Stock Award, Number of Equal Installments					4		4
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense | $							$ 4,714
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Held in Escrow Account						298,457
Restricted Stock [Member] | Non Employee Directors Executive Officers and Certain Key Employees [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross						22,793
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period						10,134	6,827
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation						2,736
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $						$ 2,220
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						1 year 135 days
Restricted Stock [Member] | Non Employee Directors Executive Officers and Certain Key Employees [Member] | Not Released Due to Additional Holding Requirement [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period						3,307
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number						49,208
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (Benefit) | $						$ (270)	$ 613	$ (162)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Performance Criteria Tied to the Company’s Return on Investment (“ROE”) [Member] | If ROE Falls Between 12% and 15% [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number						35,879
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants to Be Earned in Period, Percentage						33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Performance Criteria Tied to the Company’s Return on Investment (“ROE”) [Member] | If ROE Exceeds 15% [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants to Be Earned in Period, Percentage						100.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Performance Criteria Tied to the Net Segment’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number						13,329
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest						6,665
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Key Employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						5,930
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (Benefit) | $						$ (1,517)
Stock Option Equivalent Units Issued								200,000
Stock Option Equivalent Units, Issued in Lieu of a Grant, Exercise Price | $ / shares								$ 43.81
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $							$ 1,888	$ 1,249
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage								33.33%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			33.33%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.33%
Performance Shares [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member] | HoldCo LTI Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, Award Threshold, Percentage of Compounded Annual Return		8.00%
Period for Weighted Average Price for Common Share		90 days
Sharebased Compensation Award Percentage of Shares Issued						88.50%
Performance Shares [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member] | HoldCo LTI Program [Member] | After Determination of the Pool [Member]
Sharebased Compensation Award,Percentage of Shares to be Issued		60.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member] | HoldCo LTI Program [Member] | Issued on First Anniversary [Member]
Sharebased Compensation Award,Percentage of Shares to be Issued						25.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member] | HoldCo LTI Program [Member] | Issued on Second Anniversary [Member]
Sharebased Compensation Award,Percentage of Shares to be Issued		15.00%

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens84

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Plan Activity (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	355,598	505,452
Long Term Incentive Plan 2006 [Member]
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)	5,400,000
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for future grants (in shares)	2,324,927
Long Term Incentive Plan 2006 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	355,598
Long Term Incentive Plan 2006 [Member] | Stock Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	131,540

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens85

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Stock-based Compensation Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-based compensation	$ 5,136	$ 26,622	$ 7,562
Service Expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation	830	21,480	4,019
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation	4,324	5,027	3,537
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax [Member]
Stock-based compensation	$ (18)	$ 115	$ 6

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens86

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$ 5,136	$ 26,622	$ 7,562
Service Expense [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		830	21,480	4,019
Service Expense [Member] | NET Services [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		841	724	587
Service Expense [Member] | WD Services [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	[1]	$ (11)	$ 20,756	$ 3,432
[1]	WD Services includes $16,078 for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to the acceleration of awards pursuant to the separation agreements for two executives.

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens87

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Fair Value of Stock Option Awards (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected stock price volatility	33.84%	45.60%
Risk-free interest rate	0.35%	1.10%
Expected life of options (years) (Day)	10 days	3 years 91 days
Maximum [Member]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected stock price volatility	46.14%	50.25%
Risk-free interest rate	1.35%	1.88%
Expected life of options (years) (Day)	4 years	5 years 171 days

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens88

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangement - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	505,452
Balance at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 34.84
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(105,788)
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 38.83
Forfeited/Cancelled (in shares) | shares	(27,400)
Forfeited/Cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 31.48
Expired (in shares) | shares	(16,666)
Expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 43.81
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares	355,598
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 33.48
Outstanding at end of period (Year)	3 years 149 days
Outstanding at end of period | $	$ 2,514
Vested or expected to vest at end of period (in shares) | shares	344,574
Vested or expected to vest at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 33.33
Vested or expected to vest at end of period (Year)	3 years 167 days
Vested or expected to vest at end of period | $	$ 2,500
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) | shares	232,141
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 30.86
Exercisable at end of period (Year)	4 years 80 days
Exercisable at end of period | $	$ 2,355

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens89

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Weighted-average Grant-date Fair Value, Total Intrinsic Value and Cash Received Related to Options Exercised (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 8.77	$ 17.09
Total intrinsic value	$ 979	$ 6,659	$ 9,107
Proceeds from common stock issued pursuant to stock option exercise	$ 4,108	$ 4,894	$ 11,019

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens90

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Nonvested Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	44,182
Non-vested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 38.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | shares	57,964
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.90
Vested (in shares) | shares	(26,100)
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 35.53
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(3,848)
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.63
Non-vested at end of period (in shares) | shares	72,198
Non-vested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.44

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens91

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Expected stock price volatility	35.71%	43.75%	46.75%
Risk-free interest rate	1.11%	1.24%	1.30%
Expected life of options (years) (Day)	1 year	2 years 273 days	3 years 273 days
Maximum [Member]
Expected stock price volatility	41.82%	45.30%	50.10%
Risk-free interest rate	1.64%	1.70%	1.76%
Expected life of options (years) (Day)	3 years	4 years 273 days	5 years 273 days

Note 13 - Stock-based Compens92

Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - HoldCo LTI Program [Member] - Performance Shares [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Expected Volatility	40.00%	45.00%
Dividend Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Fair Value of Total Pool	$ 12,870	$ 12,590
Minimum [Member]
Forward interest rate	0.24%	0.04%
Maximum [Member]
Forward interest rate	2.71%	2.90%

Note 14 - Vertical Long-term 93

Note 14 - Vertical Long-term Incentive Plan (Details Textual) - Vertical Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Percentage of Award Pay Out in Year Two	60.00%
Percentage of Award Pay Out in Year Three	25.00%
Percentage of Award Pay Out in Year Four	15.00%
Service Expense [Member]
Vertical LTI Expense		$ 1,513	$ 328
Maximum [Member]
Percentage of Award Allowed to be Paid in Unrestricted Stock	50.00%

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share -

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	[7],[8],[9],[10]	Sep. 30, 2015	[5],[8]	Jun. 30, 2015	[5],[8]	Mar. 31, 2015	[5],[8]	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Providence	$ 84,420	[1],[2],[3],[4]	$ 650	[1],[5],[6]	$ 4,623	[1],[5]	$ 2,235	[1],[5]	$ 76,396		$ (5,571)		$ 6,634		$ 6,236		$ 91,928	$ 83,696	$ 20,275
Less dividends on convertible preferred stock																	(4,419)	(3,935)
Less accretion of convertible preferred stock discount																		(1,071)
Less income allocated to participating securities																	(13,135)	(10,691)
Net income available to common stockholders																	74,374	67,999	20,275
Operations																	$ 74,374	$ 67,999	$ 20,275
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares (in shares)																	14,666,896	15,960,905	14,765,303
Effect of dilutive securities:
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion (in shares)																	14,666,896	15,960,905	15,018,561
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)																	$ (1.45)	$ (1.83)	$ 1.66
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)																	6.52	6.09	(0.29)
(in dollars per share)	$ 4.92		$ (0.05)		$ 0.21		$ 0.07		$ 4.05	[11]	$ (0.41)	[11]	$ 0.26	[11]	$ 0.32	[11]	5.07	4.26	1.37
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)																	(1.45)	(1.83)	1.63
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)																	6.52	6.09	(0.28)
(in dollars per share)	$ 4.92	[1],[2],[3],[4],[11]	$ (0.05)	[1],[5],[6],[11]	$ 0.21	[1],[5],[11]	$ 0.07	[1],[5],[11]	$ 4.05	[11]	$ (0.41)	[11]	$ 0.26	[11]	$ 0.32	[11]	$ 5.07	$ 4.26	$ 1.35
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock options (in shares)																			236,538
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Performance-based restricted stock units (in shares)																			16,720
Continuing Operations [Member]
Numerator:
Net income available to common stockholders																	$ (21,251)	$ (29,181)	$ 24,511
Operations																	(21,251)	(29,181)	24,511
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Numerator:
Net income available to common stockholders																	95,625	97,180	(4,236)
Operations																	$ 95,625	$ 97,180	$ (4,236)
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[5]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.
[11]	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly earnings per share may not equal the total computed for the year.

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share 95

Note 15 - Earnings Per Share - Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation of Earnings per Share (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	22,638	173,925	92,054
Antidilutive Securities, Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	803,442	700,241

Note 16 - Operating Leases (Det

Note 16 - Operating Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 29,316	$ 31,191	$ 16,117
Operating Lease Expense 1 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Rent Credit	$ 3,253	$ 2,217

Note 16 - Operating Leases - Fu

Note 16 - Operating Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 19,788
2,018	14,422
2,019	10,516
2,020	7,276
2,021	5,999
Thereafter	14,075
Total future minimum lease payments	$ 72,076

Note 17 - Retirement Plan (Deta

Note 17 - Retirement Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
NET Services [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Period		5 years
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 248	$ 221	$ 180
WD Services [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 9,139	$ 10,331	$ 2,424

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 18 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 5,910
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	27,423	$ 21,513
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	282	2,857	$ 2,722
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation	558	151	38
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	19	27	$ 14
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 52	$ 48
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year	2,012
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year	2,016
Continuing Operations [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 9,480
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	336
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 296
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Taxable Income Projection Years	3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Taxable Income Projection Years	4 years
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Taxable Income Projection Years	2 years
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Taxable Income Projection Years	5 years
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Australia and France [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 27,127
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ingeus and Matrix [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	(3,570)
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 0
Taxable Income Projection Years	3 years

Note 18 - Income Taxes - US and

Note 18 - Income Taxes - US and Foreign Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
US	$ 65,559	$ 43,598	$ 16,944
Foreign	(67,437)	(53,692)	15,856
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$ (1,878)	$ (10,094)	$ 32,800

Note 18 - Income taxes - The Fe

Note 18 - Income taxes - The Federal and State Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current	$ 21,202	$ 15,161	$ 9,534
Deferred	(6,477)	(1,606)	(2,792)
Total Federal Tax	14,725	13,555	6,742
Current	4,580	2,644	2,188
Deferred	(938)	(38)	(621)
Total State Tax	3,642	2,606	1,567
Current	266	523	(616)
Deferred	(1,597)	(2,101)	596
Total Foreign Tax	(1,331)	(1,578)	(20)
Provision for income taxes	$ 17,036	$ 14,583	$ 8,289

Note 18 - Income Taxes - A Reco

Note 18 - Income Taxes - A Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Federal statutory rates	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Federal income tax at statutory rates	$ (657)	$ (3,533)	$ 11,480
Change in valuation allowance	9,480	3,574	1,758
Change in uncertain tax positions	73	(76)	(1,741)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	2,396	1,785	1,369
Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate	9,427	4,642	(353)
Stock compensation		(184)	(524)
Meals and entertainment	96	81	85
Amortization of deferred consideration		9,444	1,574
Transaction costs		(447)	1,769
Contingent consideration liability reversal		(854)	(5,748)
Nontaxable interest income		(965)	(660)
Tax credits	(947)	(456)
Legal expense	522	284
Depreciation		649
Equity in net loss of investee	624	366
Asset Impairment	2,353
Foreign Exchange	(7,001)
Other	670	273	(720)
Provision for income taxes	$ 17,036	$ 14,583	$ 8,289
Effective income tax rate	(907.00%)	(144.00%)	25.00%

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net operating loss carryforwds	$ 17,742	$ 16,889
Tax credit carryforwards	399	48
Accounts receivable allowance	1,341	355
Accrued items and reserves	18,669	12,955
Stock compensation	4,224	3,226
Deferred rent	915	614
Deferred financing costs		127
Other	180	228
Total deferred tax assets	43,470	34,442
Deferred financing costs	154
Prepaids	2,103	1,181
Property and equipment depreciation	1,238	3,697
Goodwill and intangibles amortization	9,568	13,248
Equity Investment	59,244
Other	203	273
Total deferred tax liability	72,510	18,399
Net deferred tax assets	(29,040)	16,043
Less valuation allowance	(27,423)	(21,513)
Net deferred tax assets	(56,463)	(5,470)
Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $163 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, respectively	6,825	2,891
Deferred tax asset	4,003	42
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $0 and $0 for 2016 and 2015, repectively	(67,291)	(8,403)
Net deferred tax assets and liabilities	$ (56,463)	$ (5,470)

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Def104

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 163	$ 0
Noncurrent deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	27,260	21,513
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, valuation allowance	$ 0	$ 0

Note 18 - Income Taxes - State

Note 18 - Income Taxes - State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 336
Operating Loss Carryforward Expiring Year Three [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards	13
Operating Loss Carryforward, Expiring Year Five [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards	207
Operating Loss Carryforward Expiring After Year Five [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 116

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Foreig

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - Foreign Tax Authority [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Australian Taxation Office [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	$ 32,736
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	782
Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	3,382
Polish Tax Administration [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	264
Sweden Federal Tax Administration [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	201
UK [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards, Foreign	$ 39,666

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Unreco

Note 18 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$ 271	$ 347	$ 414
Balance upon acquisition/disposition	764		1,674
Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions	37	(47)	14
Increase related to current year tax positions	139	48	100
Statute of limitations expiration	(103)	(77)	(1,855)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$ 1,108	$ 271	$ 347

Note 19 - Commitments and Co108

Note 19 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 23, 2014
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability		$ 1,430	$ 1,247
Indemnification Agreement [Member] | Human Services [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		6,000
Indemnification Agreement [Member] | Human Services [Member] | Rodriguez v. Providence Community Corrections [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$ (14,000)
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax [Member] | Indemnification Agreement [Member] | Human Services [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		6,000
Haverhill Litigation [Member]
Indemnified Legal Expenses		1,282	310
Indemnified Legal Expense		757	310
Offsetting Receivable		1,645	2,210
Haverhill Litigation [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Legal Expense		$ 210	$ 500
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] | Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				14.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 65,500

Note 20 - Transactions With 109

Note 20 - Transactions With Related Parties (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
VWP McDowell LLC [Member]
Ownership Percentage In Related Party				13.00%
Operating Leases, Rent Expense			$ 234
Preferred Stock Dividends Earned by Related Party [Member] | Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 4,213	$ 3,739

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera110

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 19, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015	Feb. 28, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 18, 2016	May 28, 2014	May 27, 2014	Aug. 02, 2013
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments							$ (10,287)	$ (10,970)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents								$ 5,014	$ 25,148
Matrix [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	46.80%				46.80%	46.80%	46.80%			100.00%
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments						$ (1,789)	$ (1,789)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Pretax Income (Loss)					$ (7,027)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Transaction Related Expenses					6,367
Matrix [Member] | Other Receivables [Member]
Management Fees Receivable					185	185	185
Matrix [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Management Consulting Agreement, Term	10 years
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity											$ 240,000	$ 165,000	$ 165,000
Credit and Guaranty Agreement [Member] | Matrix [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 198,000
Credit and Guaranty Agreement [Member] | Matrix [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	10,000
Matrix [Member]
Proceeds from Collection of Promissory Notes Receivable, Principal and Accumulated Interest	381,163
Payments for Contribution of Capital				$ 5,663
Estimated Working Capital Adjustment Receivable				$ 5,172
Matrix [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Enterprise Value	537,500
Matrix [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Working Capital Adjustment, Received			$ 75
Matrix [Member] | Mercury Fortuna Buyer, LLC [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration	$ 180,614
Human Services [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 200,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents		20,099
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets		230,703
Indemnity Escrow Reserve					$ 10,000	$ 10,000	$ 10,000
Working Capital Adjustment		$ 13,246

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera111

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations - Summary of Operations Classified as Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	[1],[2],[3],[4]	Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	[7],[8],[9],[10]	Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost																	$ 2,302
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense, Net			$ 229		$ 236		$ 221				$ 252		$ 246		$ 251
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 108,428		(2,791)	[1],[5],[6]	$ 2,370	[1],[5]	$ 753	[1],[5]	$ 104,362		$ (1,505)	[5],[8]	$ 3,125	[5],[8]	$ 1,889	[5],[8]	108,760	107,871	(4,236)
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Service revenue, net																	166,090	508,946	388,291
Service expense																	120,906	427,504	350,193
General and administrative expense																	10,114	17,605	19,555
Depreciation and amortization																	21,121	34,303	12,274
Total operating expenses																	152,141	481,005	388,937
Operating income (loss)																	13,949	27,941	(646)
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost																	2,302
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense, Net																	9,929	17,188	4,377
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes																	1,718	10,753	(5,023)
Gain on disposition																	167,895	123,129
(Provision) benefit for income taxes																	(60,853)	(26,011)	787
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest																	108,760	107,871	(4,236)
Asset impairment charge																		1,593	6,915
Human Services [Member]
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			$ 5,035
Human Services [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Service revenue, net																		291,510	344,960
Service expense																		264,293	315,008
General and administrative expense																	7,966	14,975	19,134
Depreciation and amortization																		4,831	6,655
Total operating expenses																	7,966	285,692	347,712
Operating income (loss)																	(7,966)	5,818	(2,752)
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense, Net																		2,829	1,478
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes																	(7,966)	2,989	(4,230)
Gain on disposition																		123,129
(Provision) benefit for income taxes																	2,401	(24,318)	588
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest																	(5,565)	101,800	(3,642)
Asset impairment charge																		1,593	6,915
HA Services [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Service revenue, net																	166,090	217,436	43,331
Service expense																	120,906	163,211	35,185
General and administrative expense																	2,148	2,630	421
Depreciation and amortization																	21,121	29,472	5,619
Total operating expenses																	144,175	195,313	41,225
Operating income (loss)																	21,915	22,123	2,106
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost																	2,302
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense, Net																	9,929	14,359	2,899
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes																	9,684	7,764	(793)
Gain on disposition																	167,895
(Provision) benefit for income taxes																	(63,254)	(1,693)	199
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest																	$ 114,325	6,071	(594)
Asset impairment charge
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[5]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera112

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations - Allocated Interest Expense for Discontinued Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allocated interest expense	$ 9,939	$ 17,247	$ 4,423
Human Services [Member]
Allocated interest expense		2,871	1,519
HA Services [Member]
Allocated interest expense	$ 9,939	$ 14,376	$ 2,904

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera113

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations - Summary of Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents		$ 5,014	$ 25,148
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,208		21,117
Prepaid expenses and other		3,094
Deferred tax assets		2,986
Current assets of discontinued operations held for sale		32,211
Property and equipment, net		11,629
Goodwill		210,071
Intangible assets, net		216,387
Other assets		3,313
Non-current assets of discontinued operations held for sale		441,400
Accounts payable		1,988
Accrued expenses		13,116
Reinsurance liability reserve		745
Current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale		15,849
Other long-term liabilities		2,197
Deferred tax liabilities		85,071
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale		$ 87,268

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera114

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations - Summary of Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations (Details) (Parentheticals) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 1,208

Note 21 - Discontinued Opera115

Note 21 - Discontinued Operations - Cash Flow From Discontinued Operating Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Depreciation	$ 21,699	$ 20,234	$ 14,051
Amortization	26,026	38,067	15,437
Stock-based compensation	5,136	26,622	7,562
Deferred income taxes	(14,130)	(10)	(5,208)
Asset Impairment Charges	21,003	1,593	6,915
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Depreciation	3,661	5,746	3,810
Amortization	17,460	28,557	8,464
Stock-based compensation	(18)	115	6
Deferred income taxes	52,338	(4,950)	528
Purchase of property and equipment	9,174	10,303	6,881
Asset Impairment Charges		1,593	6,915
Human Services [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Depreciation		2,376	3,202
Amortization		2,455	3,453
Stock-based compensation		7	6
Deferred income taxes		(5,680)	(155)
Purchase of property and equipment		2,224	4,766
Asset Impairment Charges		1,593	6,915
HA Services [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Depreciation	3,661	3,370	608
Amortization	17,460	26,102	5,011
Stock-based compensation	(18)	108
Deferred income taxes	52,338	730	683
Purchase of property and equipment	$ 9,174	8,079	2,115
Asset Impairment Charges

Note 22 - Segments (Details Tex

Note 22 - Segments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Continuing Operations [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member] | One US State [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.20%	11.00%	13.70%
Continuing Operations [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member] | UNITED KINGDOM
Concentration Risk, Percentage		10.70%	11.20%
Continuing Operations [Member] | Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	79.20%	74.40%	82.60%
Continuing Operations [Member] | Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	20.80%	25.60%	17.40%
Continuing Operations [Member] | Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] | Net Assets, Geographic Area [Member]
Net Assets	$ 76,579	$ 108,587
Operating Income (Loss) [Member] | NET Services [Member]
Indirect Corporate Overhead Expense			$ 11,224
Operating Income (Loss) [Member] | WD Services [Member]
Indirect Corporate Overhead Expense			$ 8,819

Note 22 - Segments - Financial

Note 22 - Segments - Financial Information Attributable to the Company's Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	Jun. 30, 2016	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	Mar. 31, 2016	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Mar. 31, 2015	[4],[8]	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues	$ 385,960	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 412,512		$ 398,359		$ 382,058		$ 373,210	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ 379,568		$ 362,834		$ 362,398		$ 1,578,889	$ 1,478,010	$ 1,092,880
Service expense																	1,452,754	1,381,154	988,600
General and administrative expense																	69,911	70,986	44,080
Asset impairment charge																	21,003	1,593	6,915
Depreciation and amortization																	26,604	23,998	17,213
Operating loss	(16,192)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 9,793		$ 6,712		$ 8,304		(23,839)	[7],[8],[9],[10]	$ 2,582		$ 8,870		$ 14,259		8,617	1,872	42,987
Loss on equity investment																	10,287	10,970
Other Assets	161,363								9,324								161,363	9,324
Assets	694,394								1,050,202								694,394	1,050,202
Long-lived asset expenditures																	32,042	24,769	117,544
Loss on equity investment																	10,287	10,970
Continuing Operations [Member]
Assets									576,591									576,591
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Revenues																	122	(64)	(170)
Service expense																	(894)	(4,308)	3,227
General and administrative expense																	28,205	30,436	37,746
Asset impairment charge																	1,415
Depreciation and amortization																	405	793	1,109
Operating loss																	(29,009)	(26,985)	(42,252)
Loss on equity investment
Other Assets
Assets	61,379																61,379
Long-lived asset expenditures																	1,387	668	473
Loss on equity investment
Corporate and Eliminations [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Assets									66,958									66,958
NET Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues																	1,234,364	1,083,015	884,287
Service expense																	1,133,501	991,659	800,454
General and administrative expense																	11,406	10,704	8,406
Asset impairment charge
Depreciation and amortization																	12,375	9,429	7,698
Operating loss																	77,082	71,223	67,729
Loss on equity investment
Other Assets
Assets	313,169																313,169
Long-lived asset expenditures																	10,845	12,232	12,477
Loss on equity investment
NET Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Assets									296,591									296,591
WD Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues																	344,403	395,059	208,763
Service expense																	320,147	393,803	184,919
General and administrative expense																	30,300	29,846	(2,072)
Asset impairment charge																	19,588
Depreciation and amortization																	13,824	13,776	8,406
Operating loss																	(39,456)	(42,366)	17,510
Loss on equity investment																	8,498	10,970
Other Assets	4,161								9,324								4,161	9,324
Assets	162,644																162,644
Long-lived asset expenditures																	19,810	11,869	$ 104,594
Loss on equity investment																	8,498	10,970
WD Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Assets									$ 213,042									$ 213,042
Matrix Investment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues
Service expense
General and administrative expense
Asset impairment charge
Depreciation and amortization
Operating loss
Loss on equity investment																	1,789
Other Assets	157,202																157,202
Assets	$ 157,202																157,202
Long-lived asset expenditures
Loss on equity investment																	$ 1,789
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[5]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

Note 22 - Revenues, Net Income

Note 22 - Revenues, Net Income and Long-lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Sep. 30, 2016

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]

Jun. 30, 2016

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]

Mar. 31, 2016

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]

Dec. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2015

[4],[8]

Jun. 30, 2015

[4],[8]

Mar. 31, 2015

[4],[8]

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Revenues

$ 385,960

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]

$ 412,512

$ 398,359

$ 382,058

$ 373,210

[7],[8],[9],[10]

$ 379,568

$ 362,834

$ 362,398

$ 1,578,889

$ 1,478,010

$ 1,092,880

Long-lived assets (a)

[11]

46,220

46,158

46,220

46,158

UNITED STATES

Revenues

1,250,687

1,099,918

902,418

Long-lived assets (a)

[11]

32,007

30,947

32,007

30,947

UNITED KINGDOM

Revenues

235,061

298,386

139,065

Long-lived assets (a)

[11]

9,823

11,173

9,823

11,173

Other Foreign [Member]

Revenues

93,141

79,706

$ 51,397

[12]

Long-lived assets (a)

[11]

$ 4,390

$ 4,038

$ 4,390

$ 4,038

[1]

Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.

[2]

Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.

[3]

Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.

[4]

The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.

[5]

The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.

[6]

The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.

[7]

Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.

[8]

Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.

[9]

Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.

[10]

The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

[11]

Represents property and equipment, net.

[12]

Note 23 - Quarterly Results 119

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 19, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense, Net				$ 229		$ 236		$ 221				$ 252		$ 246		$ 251
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments																		$ (10,287)	$ (10,970)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ 108,428	[1],[2],[3],[4]	(2,791)	[1],[5],[6]	2,370	[1],[5]	753	[1],[5]	$ 104,362	[7],[8],[9],[10]	(1,505)	[5],[8]	3,125	[5],[8]	1,889	[5],[8]	108,760	107,871	(4,236)
Revenues		385,960	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	412,512	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	398,359	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	382,058	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	373,210	[7],[8],[9],[10]	379,568	[5],[8]	362,834	[5],[8]	362,398	[5],[8]	1,578,889	1,478,010	1,092,880
Asset Impairment Charges																		21,003	1,593	6,915
Goodwill, Impairment Loss																		5,224
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense																		5,136	26,622	7,562
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business																		167,895	123,129
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability																			2,469	$ 16,314
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability																			$ 2,469
Two Executives of Ingeus [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense										20,944
Matrix [Member]
Net Gain, Matrix Transaction	$ 109,403
WD Services [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss																		5,224
WD Services [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges		4,381																4,381
WD Services [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges																		9,983
Human Services [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business										100,332
TR Contract Restructuring [Member]
Revenues				5,367
Human Services [Member]
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest				5,035
Holding Company Office Space in Arizona [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges																		1,415
Mission Providence [Member]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		(2,801)		$ (1,544)		$ (1,459)		$ (2,717)		$ 2,962		$ 4,465		$ 1,059		$ 2,483
Matrix [Member]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		$ (1,789)																$ (1,789)
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[5]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.

Note 23 - Quarterly Results 120

Note 23 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	[7],[8],[9],[10]	Sep. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Jun. 30, 2015	[4],[8]	Mar. 31, 2015	[4],[8]	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues	$ 385,960	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 412,512	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 398,359	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 382,058	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	$ 373,210		$ 379,568		$ 362,834		$ 362,398		$ 1,578,889	$ 1,478,010	$ 1,092,880
Operating loss	(16,192)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	9,793	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	6,712	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	8,304	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	(23,839)		2,582		8,870		14,259		8,617	1,872	42,987
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	(25,657)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	3,743	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	1,624	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	1,376	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]	(28,581)		(3,905)		3,450		4,359		(18,914)	(24,677)	24,511
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	108,428	[1],[2],[3],[5]	(2,791)	[1],[4],[6]	2,370	[1],[4]	753	[1],[4]	104,362		(1,505)		3,125		1,889		108,760	107,871	(4,236)
Net loss	$ 84,420	[1],[2],[3],[5]	$ 650	[1],[4],[6]	$ 4,623	[1],[4]	$ 2,235	[1],[4]	$ 76,396		$ (5,571)		$ 6,634		$ 6,236		$ 91,928	$ 83,696	$ 20,275
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.92		$ (0.05)		$ 0.21		$ 0.07		$ 4.05	[11]	$ (0.41)	[11]	$ 0.26	[11]	$ 0.32	[11]	$ 5.07	$ 4.26	$ 1.37
(in dollars per share)	4.92	[1],[2],[3],[5],[11]	(0.05)	[1],[4],[6],[11]	0.21	[1],[4],[11]	0.07	[1],[4],[11]	4.05	[11]	(0.41)	[11]	0.26	[11]	0.32	[11]	5.07	4.26	1.35
(in dollars per share)	$ 4.92		$ (0.05)		$ 0.21		$ 0.07		$ 4.05	[11]	$ (0.41)	[11]	$ 0.26	[11]	$ 0.32	[11]	$ 5.07	$ 4.26	$ 1.37
[1]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,717, $1,459, $1,544 and $2,801, for the quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence. Includes equity in net loss of investee of $1,789, for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, related to the Company’s investment in Matrix.
[2]	Includes gain on loss of controlling interest in Matrix, net of tax, of $109,403.
[3]	Service revenue, net for the quarter ending December 31, 2016 decreased from the quarter ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to decreased revenue associated with the WD Services' National Citizen Service summer youth programs, which are seasonal in nature. Additionally, the quarter ended September 30, 2016 included revenue of $5,367 under the WD Services' offender rehabilitation program related to the finalization of a contractual adjustment for the contract years ending March 31, 2015 and 2016.
[4]	The Company classified interest expense, net of tax, of $221, $236 and $229 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $251, $246 and $252 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, to Discontinued Operations. Such amounts were previously classified as continuing operations in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016. These amounts relate to the finalization of interest expense allocated to discontinued operations associated with the debt that was required to be repaid upon the completion of the Matrix stock subscription transaction.
[5]	The Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,415 related to the building and land utilized by the holding company, which was sold effective December 30, 2016. Also, the Company recorded asset impairment charges in its WD Services segment of $9,983, $4,381 and $5,224 to its property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, respectively.
[6]	The Company recorded expenses, net of tax, of $5,035 in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the quarter ending September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s former Human Services segment, which are principally related to an ongoing legal matter.
[7]	Includes a gain due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $2,469 in 2015 related to the Ingeus acquisition.
[8]	Includes equity in net loss of investee of $2,483, $1,059, $4,465 and $2,962, for the quarters ending March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Company's investment in Mission Providence which incurred significant start-up costs during 2015.
[9]	Includes gain on disposition, net of tax, of $100,332, in relation to the sale of the Company's Human Services segment.
[10]	The Company incurred $20,944 of expense related to restricted shares and cash placed into escrow at the time of the Ingeus acquisition. The shares and cash were placed into escrow concurrent with the payment of the acquisition consideration paid for Ingeus; however, because two sellers of Ingeus remained employees post acquisition, the value of the shares and cash was recognized as compensation expense over the escrow term. Acceleration of this expense was triggered when the two sellers separated from the Company.
[11]	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly earnings per share may not equal the total computed for the year.

Schedule II - Valuation and 121

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Balance		$ 4,380	$ 3,198	$ 2,465
Additions Charged to costs and expenses		3,298	1,928	881
Additions Charged to other accounts	[1]	1,058	1,152	2,717
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Deductions	[2]	2,835	1,898	2,865
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Balance		$ 5,901	$ 4,380	$ 3,198
[1]	Amounts primarily include the allowance for contractual adjustments related to our non-emergency transportation services operating segment that are recorded as adjustments to non-emergency transportation services revenue. Amount additionally includes impact from change in foreign currency rates.
[2]	Write-offs, net of recoveries