DLH (DLHC) 10-K 10 Dec 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DLH Holdings Corp.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000785557	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-30	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	9,632,396	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$11,328,416

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Revenue	$60,493	$53,506
Direct expenses	51,534	46,007
Gross margin	8,959	7,499
General and administrative expenses	8,089	7,130
Depreciation and amortization	106	121
Income from operations	764	248
Other expense, net	-4	-407
Income (loss) before income taxes	760	-159
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	4,597	0
Net income (loss)	$5,357	($159)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Income (loss) before taxes per share - basic (dollars per share)	$0.08	($0.02)
Income (loss) before taxes per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$0.08	($0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - basic (dollars per share)	$0.56	($0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$0.54	($0.02)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	'	'
Basic (in shares)	9,570	9,310
Diluted (in shares)	9,839	9,310

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,908	$3,408
Accounts receivable, net	12,372	11,943
Deferred taxes, net	84	0
Other current assets	510	599
Total current assets	16,874	15,950
Equipment and improvements, net	63	156
Deferred taxes, net	4,513	0
Goodwill	8,595	8,595
Other long-term assets	27	1,057
Total assets	30,072	25,758
CURRENT LIABILITIES	'	'
Bank loan payable	0	1,313
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value	0	160
Accrued payroll	11,465	11,138
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities	4,746	5,343
Total current liabilities	16,211	17,954
LONG TERM LIABILITIES	'	'
Other long term liability	15	20
Total liabilities	16,226	17,974
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock, $.10 par value; authorized 5,000 shares, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 40,000 shares; issued 9,568 at September 30, 2014 and 9,320 at September 30, 2013, outstanding 9,566 at September 30, 2014 and 9,318 at September 30, 2013	10	9
Additional paid-in capital	76,083	75,400
Accumulated deficit	-62,244	-67,601
Treasury stock, 2 shares at cost at September 30, 2014 and 2 shares at cost at September 30, 2013	-3	-24
Total shareholders’ equity	13,846	7,784
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$30,072	$25,758

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Preferred stock, authorized shares	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	9,568,000	9,320,000
Common stock, outstanding shares	9,566,000	9,318,000
Treasury stock, shares	2,000	2,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities	'	'
Net income (loss)	$5,357	($159)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization including financing costs	116	299
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	-99	41
Non-cash equity grants	472	206
Deferred expense (benefit)	-4,597	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'
Accounts receivable	-429	1,085
Prepaid workers' compensation and other current assets	89	51
Other assets	1,030	-303
Accounts payable, accrued payroll, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-269	628
Other long term liabilities	-5	-43
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,665	1,805
Investing activities	'	'
Purchase of equipment and improvements	-13	-9
Net cash used in investing activities	-13	-9
Financing activities	'	'
Net repayments on bank loan payable	-951	-1,412
Rights offering expenses	0	-14
Repayments of capital lease obligations	-22	-51
Net repayment on convertible debentures	-140	0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	52	0
Repurchased shares of common stock held as treasury stock	21	0
Repurchased shares of common stock subsequently canceled	-112	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-1,152	-1,477
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	500	319
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,408	3,089
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,908	3,408
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information	'	'
Cash paid during the period for interest	124	94
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	0	0
Non-cash settlement of warrants	$62	$0

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock
In Thousands
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$7,750	$9	$75,207	($67,442)	($24)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2012	'	9,266	'	'	2
Director restricted stock grants (shares)	'	52	'	'	'
Director restricted stock grants	54	'	54	'	'
Issuance of shares for services	12	'	12	'	'
Expense related to employee stock option grants	140	'	140	'	'
Fees related to rights offering	-13	'	-13	'	'
Net income	-159	'	'	-159	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	7,784	9	75,400	-67,601	-24
Ending Balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2013	9,318	9,318	'	'	2
Director restricted stock grants (shares)	'	80	'	'	'
Director restricted stock grants	109	'	109	'	'
Expense related to employee stock option grants	363	'	363	'	'
Exercise of convertible debentures (shares)	'	168	'	'	'
Exercise of convertible debentures	210	1	209	'	'
Exercise of warrants (shares)	'	54	'	'	'
Exercise of warrants	114	'	114	'	'
Cancellations of shares (shares)	'	-52	'	'	-2
Cancellation of shares	-88	'	-112	'	24
Purchase of common stock	-3	'	'	'	-3
Purchase of common stock (shares)	'	-2	'	'	2
Net income	5,357	'	'	5,357	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$13,846	$10	$76,083	($62,244)	($3)
Ending Balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2014	'	9,566	'	'	2

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DLH and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-K.

Business_Overview

Business Overview	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Business Overview	'
	Business Overview
	For more than 25 years, DLH Holdings Corp. ("DLH"), has provided professional services to the U.S. Government. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, DLH employs over 1,200 skilled technicians, logisticians, engineers, healthcare and support personnel at more than 25 locations around the United States. DLH’s operating subsidiary, DLH Solutions, Inc., is organized into two broad integrated revenue streams: Healthcare Delivery Solutions and Logistics & Technical Services. Our customers, a majority of whom are within the Departments of Defense ("DoD") and Veterans Affairs ("DVA"), benefit from proven business process management processes, technical excellence and differentiation, and cost management. The remaining portion of DLH's business is comprised of customers within the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Interior and Federal Emergency Management Agency, at locations throughout the United States.
	DLH Holdings Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, "DLH" or the "Company" and also referred to as "we," "us" and "our") manages its operations from its principal executive offices at 1776 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
	Presently, the Company derives all of its revenue from agencies of the federal government. A major customer is defined as a customer from whom the Company derives at least 10% of its revenues. In each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, revenue from the U.S. Government accounted, either directly or indirectly, for 100% of the Company’s total revenue. Within the U.S. Government, our largest customer continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), at 96% of revenue for the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. In addition, all accounts receivable, including unbilled accounts receivable, are from agencies of the U.S. Government as of September 30, 2014 and 2013. We believe that the credit risk associated with our receivables is limited due to the credit worthiness of these customers.
	Accordingly, DLH remains dependent upon the continuation of its relationship with the DVA. As of September 30, 2014, contracts with the DVA have anticipated periods of performance ranging from approximately two to up to four years. These agreements are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations. While there can be no assurance as to the actual amount of services that the Company will ultimately provide to the DVA under its current contract, we believe that our strong working relationship and our effective service delivery support ongoing performance for the contract term. The Company's results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be materially adversely affected in the event that we were unable to continue our relationships with the DVA.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers that supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. The effective date of these revisions is for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early application not permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this revision.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for share-based payments for certain performance stock awards. The effective date of this guidance is for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance.
	In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance regarding management's going concern evaluations. The guidance requires management to evaluate, at each interim and annual reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued, and provide related disclosures. The guidance is effective for all entities for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter, and early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the standard will have a material impact on our financial statement disclosures.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

Supporting_Financial_Informati

Supporting Financial Information Supporting Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Supporting Financial Information	'
	Supporting Financial Information
	Accounts Receivable
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Billed receivables					$	2,569				$	2,408
	Unbilled receivables		(a)			9,803					9,535
	Total accounts receivable					12,372					11,943
	Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts		(b)			—					—
	Accounts receivable, net					$	12,372				$	11,943
	Ref (a): Includes $9.3 million related to retroactive billings submitted to incorporate the impact of relevant wage determinations on certain contracts. Revenues related to these retroactive billings were recognized in fiscal 2008 in accordance with GAAP, as follows: (1) the Company developed and calculated an amount for such prior period services and had a contractual right to bill for such amounts under its arrangements, which was formalized in a contract modification (2) there were no remaining unfulfilled conditions for approval of such billings and (3) collectibility was reasonably assured based on historical practices with, and contractual requirements of, the DVA. The related direct costs, principally comprised of salaries and benefits, were accrued to match the recognized reimbursements from the Federal agency; upon approval, wages will be processed for payment to the employees. During the year ended September 30, 2008, DLH recognized revenues of $10.8 million revenue related to these non-recurring adjustments, of which $1.5 million was subsequently billed and collected. DLH has had ongoing interactions with the customer during fiscal 2014, and in September 2014, we submitted a claim to the DVA to seek a final determination by the DVA’s contracting officer of the amount due to DLH and immediate payment of such amount. We expect closure on this issue within the next twelve months.
	Ref (b): Accounts receivable are unsecured and carried at fair value, which is net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We evaluate our receivables on a quarterly basis and determine whether an allowance is appropriate based on specific collection issues. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was zero at both September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Other Current Assets
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Workers' compensation receivable		(a)			$	199				$	358
	Prepaid insurance expense					176					143
	Other prepaid expenses					135					98
	Total other current assets					$	510				$	599
	Ref (a): As part of the Company’s discontinued PEO operations, DLH had a workers’ compensation program with Zurich American Insurance Company (“Zurich”) which covered the period from March 22, 2002 through November 16, 2003, inclusive. DLH estimates that the remaining workers compensation receivable of approximately $0.2 million will be received within the next twelve months.
	Debt Obligations
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Bank loan payable					$	—				$	951
	Current portion of capital lease obligation					—					22
	Convertible debenture, net		(a)			—					340
	Total debt obligations					$	—				$	1,313
	Ref (a): See Note 12 regarding maturity and closure of the convertible debenture.
	Accrued Payroll
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Accrued current payroll					$	2,440				$	2,302
	Accrued payroll related to unbilled accounts receivable					9,025					8,836
	Total accrued payroll					$	11,465				$	11,138
	Equipment and Improvements, net
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Furniture and equipment					$	139				$	139
	Computer equipment					126					126
	Computer software					430					417
	Leasehold improvements					24					24
						719					706
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization					(656		)			(550		)
	Equipment and improvements, net		(a)			$	63				$	156
	Ref (a): Equipment and improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives (3 to 5) and the shorter of the initial lease term or estimated useful life for leasehold improvements. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
	Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, and Other Current Liabilities
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Accounts payable					$	779				$	1,396
	Accrued benefits					720					596
	Accrued bonus and incentive compensation					693					860
	Accrued workers compensation insurance					767					563
	Other accrued expenses					339					534
	Payroll tax accrual		(a)			1,448					1,394
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities					$	4,746				$	5,343
	Ref (a): From 2006 through 2009, DLH received notices from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) claiming taxes, interest and penalties due related to payroll taxes. These notices are predominantly related to the former PEO operations which were sold in fiscal 2003. The liability includes estimated accrued penalties and interest through the date of the financial statements totaling approximately $630 thousand.
	Other Income (Expense)
			(in thousands)
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	Ref	2014				2013
Interest expense, net		$	(99	)		$	(172	)
Amortization of deferred financing costs		(10		)		(177		)
Change in value of derivative financial instruments	(a)	99				(42		)
Other income (expense), net		6				(16		)
Total other expense, net		$	(4	)		$	(407	)
Ref (a): Represents the adjustment to fair value of embedded conversion feature and warrants related to the Company's convertible debentures. Such instruments did not meet the requirements for qualified hedge accounting under GAAP.

Liquidity

Liquidity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Liquidity	'
	Liquidity
	At September 30, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.9 million, net working capital of approximately $0.7 million, and an accumulated deficit of approximately $(62.2) million. For the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company realized income before taxes of approximately 0.8 million, as compared to a loss before taxes of $(0.2) million for the year ended September 30, 2013.
	The Company has a credit facility with a lending institution which provides a maximum amount of $6 million and includes a maximum amount available under the unbilled facility of $1 million. The current term of the credit facility expires on July 29, 2015 and thereafter shall automatically renew on each anniversary date thereof for subsequent twelve month terms unless terminated by either party. Presently, the maximum availability under this loan facility is $3 million, subject to eligible accounts receivable, excluding retroactive billings.  The interest rate on the Accounts Receivable portion of the loan was 4.0% at September 30, 2014, and 5.2% at September 30, 2013.  The interest rate on the Unbilled Accounts portion was 4.0% at September 30, 2014, and 7.2% at September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2014, our loan availability was approximately $2.5 million, comprised of a $1.4 million letter of credit reserve and $1.1 million of unused loan capacity.
	Management believes, at present, that: (a) cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.9 million as of September 30, 2014; (b) the amount available under its line of credit (which is limited to the amount of eligible assets); (c) planned operating cash flow; and (d) effects of cost reduction programs and initiatives should be sufficient to support the Company's operations for twelve months from the date of these financial statements.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	7. Significant Accounting Policies
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation of goodwill, expected settlement amounts of accounts receivable, valuation allowances established against accounts receivable and deferred tax assets, measurement of loss development on workers’ compensation claims, and the valuation of derivative financial instruments associated with debt agreements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In particular, a material reduction in the fair value of goodwill would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
	Revenue Recognition
	DLH’s revenue is derived from professional and other specialized service offerings to US Government agencies through a variety of contracts, some of which are fixed-price in nature and/or sourced through Federal Supply Schedules administered by the General Services Administration (“GSA”) at fixed unit rates or hourly arrangements. We generally operate as a prime contractor, but have also entered into contracts as a subcontractor. The recognition of revenue from fixed rates is based upon objective criteria that generally do not require significant estimates that may change over time. DLH recognizes and records revenue on government contracts when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. DLH considers these requirements met when: (a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (b) the services have been delivered to the customer; (c) the sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (d) collectibility is reasonably assured.
	Goodwill
	DLH continues to review its goodwill for possible impairment or loss of value at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than its fair value.  At September 30, 2014, we performed a goodwill impairment evaluation. We performed both a qualitative and quantitative assessment of factors to determine whether it was necessary to perform the goodwill impairment test. Based on the results of the work performed, the Company has concluded that no impairment loss was warranted at September 30, 2014. Factors including non-renewal of a major contract or other substantial changes in business conditions could have a material adverse effect on the valuation of goodwill in future periods and the resulting charge could be material to future periods’ results of operations. If an impairment write off of all the goodwill became necessary in future periods, a charge of up to $8.6 million would be expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. All remaining goodwill is attributable to the DLH Solutions operating subsidiary.
	Income Taxes
	DLH accounts for income taxes in accordance with the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet when it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized. This guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We account for uncertain tax positions by recognizing the financial statement effects of a tax position only when, based upon the technical merits, it is "more-likely-than-not" that the position will be sustained upon examination. We had no uncertain tax positions at either September 30, 2014 and 2013. We report interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. In the fiscal years ending September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recognized no interest and no penalties related to income taxes.
	The Company has adequate net operating loss carryforwards to offset against any taxable income in the current period. The Company recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets of $11.1 million and $16.0 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax years open for examination are 2010 and forward.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash balances at financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000.  Deposits held with financial institutions may exceed the $250,000 limit.

Stockbased_Compensatin_Equity_

Stock-based Compensatin, Equity Grants, and Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants	'
	Stock-based compensation, equity grants, and warrants
	Stock-based compensation expense
	All grants of equity are presently made under the 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan. As of September 30, 2014, 0.9 million shares remained available for grant under the Plan. Options issued under the Plan are designated as either an incentive stock or a non-statutory stock option. No option may be granted with a term of more than 10 years from the date of grant. Option awards may depend on achievement of certain performance measures determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board. Shares issued upon option exercise are newly issued shares.
	Stock-based compensation expense, shown in the table below, is recorded in general and administrative expenses included in our statement of operations:
			(in thousands)
			Year Ended
		Ref	September 30,
			2014			2013
	DLH employees		$	363		$	140
	Non-employee directors	(a)	109			54
	Warrants to consultants	(b)	—			12
	Total compensation expense		$	472		$	206
	Ref (a): Equity grants of restricted stock to non-employee directors, in accordance with DLH compensation policy for non-employee directors. The shares vested immediately and stock expense was recognized accordingly.
	Ref (b): Warrants may be issued from time-to-time to non-employee third parties in order to induce them to enter into certain transactions with the Company. The Company recognizes non-cash expense related to such activity over the estimated period of performance.
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
			(in thousands)
			Period Ended
			September 30,
		Ref	2014			2013
	Unrecognized expense for DLH employees	(a)	$	346		$	92
	Unrecognized expense for non-employee directors	(b)	125			150
	Total unrecognized expense		$	471		$	242
	Ref (a): Compensation expense for the portion of equity awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered is recognized as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation expense for that portion of awards has been based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for recognition purposes under applicable guidance. For options that vest based on the Company’s common stock achieving and maintaining defined market prices, the Company values the awards with a binomial model that utilizes various probability factors and other criterion in establishing fair value of the grant. The related compensation expense is recognized over the derived service period determined in the valuation. This expense is expected to be recognized over the next 2.8 years, with a weighted average life of 1.2 years.
	Ref (b): Unrecognized stock expense related to prior years equity grants of restricted stock to non-employee directors, based on performance criteria, in accordance with DLH compensation policy for non-employee directors. The shares will vest and expense will be recorded upon future satisfaction of specified performance.
	Stock option activity for the year ended September 30, 2014:
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table below represents the total pretax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, times the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in the money options on those dates. This amount will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.
							(in years)
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average	(in thousands)
			(in thousands)		Average		Remaining	Aggregate
			Number of		Exercise		Contractual	Intrinsic
		Ref	Shares		Price		Term	Value
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2012		1,363		$1.19		8.6	$	140
	Granted		250		$0.95
	Cancelled
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		1,613		$1.15		7.9	$	388
	Granted	(a)	830		$1.52
	Cancelled		(63	)	$1.40
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		2,380		$1.40		7.8	$	1,589
	Ref (a): Option grants to DLH employees were valued using a binomial model, under the following criteria:
	•	average risk free interest rates of 2.55% and 0.69% for 2014 and 2013, respectively;
	•	expected volatility of 65.8% and 70.2% for 2014 and 2013, respectively;
	•	contractual lives and expected lives were 10 years for both periods; and
	•	no dividend yield was contemplated for either period.
	The resulting average fair values were $0.76 and $0.22 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Stock options shares outstanding, vested and unvested for the period ended:
			(in thousands)
			Number of Shares
			September 30,
		Ref	2014		2013
	Vested and exercisable	(a)	896		413
	Unvested	(b)	1,484		1,200
	Options outstanding		2,380		1,613
	Ref (a): Weighted average exercise price of vested and exercisable shares was $1.41 and $1.61 at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value was $570 thousand and $49 thousand at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Weighted average contractual term was 8.0 years and 7.9 years at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Ref (b): Certain awards vest upon satisfaction of certain performance criteria.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The Company has financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, loan payable, notes payable, and accrued expense. Due to the short term nature of these instruments, DLH estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of these financial instruments recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  In addition, the Company has historically presented certain common stock warrants and embedded conversion features associated with Convertible Debentures and has accounted for such derivative financial instruments at fair value. As further described in Note 12, those convertible debentures matured and the common stock warrants were exercised in the three months ended December 31, 2013.
	In accordance with authoritative guidance the Company categorized its assets and liabilities based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique into a three-level fair value hierarchy as set forth below. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
	Level 1-Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The Company currently does not have any Level 1 financial assets or liabilities.
	Level 2-Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. The Company currently does not have any Level 2 financial assets or liabilities.
	Level 3-Unobservable inputs reflecting management's own assumptions about the input used in pricing the asset or liability.
	The following table presents the Company's September 30, 2014 and 2013 liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (all Level 3):
		September 30,
		2014		2013
	Liability:	—		—
	Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	160

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and restricted stock grants that vested or are likely to vest during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding, adjusted to reflect potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the treasury stock method.
		(in thousands)
		Year Ended
		30-Sep-14
		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	5,357	$	(159	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,570		9,310
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options and restricted stock	269
	Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,839		9,310
	Net income (loss) per share — basic	$	0.56	$	(0.02	)
	Net income (loss) per share — diluted	$	0.54	$	(0.02	)

Commitment_and_Contingencies

Commitment and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Contractual Obligations
				Payments Due By Period
	Obligations			Less than		3-Jan		5-Apr
	(Amounts in thousands)	Total		1 Year		Years		Years
	Loan Payable (1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Operating Leases	303		143		160		—
	Total Obligations	$	303	$	143	$	160	$	—
	(1)     Represents the amounts recorded in respect of the loan payable due to Presidential Financial Corporation in accordance with the loan agreement.
	Retroactive Billing Adjustments
	The Company continues to support the Government’s review of the detailed supporting calculations for the retroactive billings described in Note 5 and to negotiate an incremental final amount related to indirect costs and fees applied to these retroactive billings. The additional indirect costs and fees are estimated to be between $0.4 million and $0.6 million. The Company has developed these estimates under the same contractual provisions applied to the sites that were settled in 2008. However, because these amounts remain subject to government review, no assurances can be given that any amounts the Company may receive will be within the range specified above. Refer to Note 5, Accounts Receivable for further information.
	Workers Compensation
	We accrue workers compensation expense based on claims submitted, applying actuarial loss development factors to estimate the costs incurred but not yet recorded. Our accrued liability for claims development for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $767,000 and $563,000, respectively.
	Legal Proceedings
	As the Company has previously reported, it was advised of a claim by the U.S. Attorney based on an alleged omission to pay certain classes of employees the prevailing wages as required by the Service Contract Act during the years 2003-2010. On
	December 12, 2013, the Company was further advised by the U.S. Attorney that, after a review of the merits of the complaint, the U.S. Department of Justice declined to intervene and the claim has been dismissed in its entirety.

Equity_and_Convertible_Debentu

Equity and Convertible Debentures Financing	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Equity and Convertible Debentures Financing	'
	Equity and Convertible Debentures Financing
	As has been previously disclosed, certain entities affiliated with Wynnefield Capital, Inc., the Company’s largest stockholder, owned convertible debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $350,000 and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 53,846 shares of common stock. These instruments were issued pursuant to a debenture purchase agreement in June 2011. The warrants were exercisable at a price of $0.96 until June 2016 and the conversion rate of the convertible debentures was $1.25.
	As of September 30, 2013, the carrying value of these derivative instruments was $160,000, derived by applying a risk-free interest rate of 1.39% for the term of the warrants and the embedded conversion features of the debentures of 5 years and 27 months respectively, with expected volatility of approximately 70%. The resulting fair market values were $0.75 per warrant and $0.43 per $1.25 of debt.
	Upon maturity on October 28, 2013, the principal amount of $210,000 of convertible debentures was converted into 168,000 shares of common stock and the principal amount of $140,000 on the remaining debenture was repaid in full. In addition, in October 2013, the holders of the warrants exercised such warrants in full for 53,846 shares of common stock. A gain of $119 thousand was recognized, which represented the change in the fair value of the derivative immediately prior to conversion. Additionally, expense of $20 thousand was recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2013, related to fair valuation of the warrants. The accrued liability of $61 thousand with respect to the fair value of the warrants was reflected as additional paid in capital upon their exercise. The shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon conversion of the debentures were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon exercise of the warrants were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	DLH accounts for income taxes in accordance with the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reflected on the balance sheet when it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized. This guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	Due to our recent trend of positive operating results, in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 we realized a $4.6 million tax benefit, net, related to the release of a portion of our valuation allowance, to reflect the amount of our deferred tax asset that we expect to realize in future years. This release is based upon our current estimate of future taxable earnings based on results generated through the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. To project taxable income in the carryforward period, we first estimated revenue for the carryforward period based on the expected performance under current contracts, plus expected changes in the contract base. Using these estimates of revenue, we assumed a proportional level of book income as was generated from the revenues recorded in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. We further assumed that tax goodwill amortization would continue through its 15 year life.
	Using the taxable income projection, we calculated the amount of NOL utilization that would be achieved within each loss year’s carryforward period. Our estimate of future taxable income will be revised at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event which warrants a new estimate.  In the fiscal year ended September 30 2013 the Company did not recognize a tax expense or benefit.
	At September 30, 2014 the Company had net operating losses of approximately $40.8 million and $29.2 million for U.S. and state tax return purposes, respectively, and unutilized tax credits of approximately $1.1 million. As a result of previous business combinations and changes in its ownership, there is a substantial amount of NOLs that are subject to annual limitations on utilization. The U.S. NOLs begin to expire in 2021 and continue to expire through 2033.
	An analysis of DLH's deferred tax asset and liability is as follows:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Current deferred income tax asset:
	Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits	$	98		$	—
	Accrued liabilities	122			—
	Valuation allowance	(136		)	—
	Net current deferred tax asset	$	84		$	—
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Deferred income tax asset (liability):
	Net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits	$	16,556		$	16,944
	Prepaid workers' compensation	273			225
	Deferred rent	8			9
	Accrued liabilities	336			431
	Stock based compensation	646			500
	Fixed and intangible assets	(2,176		)	(1,989		)
	Other items, net	(129		)	(83		)
	Valuation allowance	(11,001		)	(16,037		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	4,513		$	—
	The significant components of the expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations are summarized as follows:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Current expense (benefit)	$	7		$	—
	Deferred expense (benefit)	(4,604		)	—
	Total expense (benefit)	$	(4,597	)	$	—
	The following table indicates the significant differences between the federal statutory rate and DLH's effective tax rate for continuing operations:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Federal statutory rate	$	258		$	(54	)
	State taxes, net	46			—
	Other permanent items	6			3
	Tax credits	(7		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(4,900		)	51
		$	(4,597	)	$	—

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	A summary of quarterly information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data)
			2014 Quarters
			First			Second			Third		Fourth
	Net revenues		$	14,477		$	14,745		$	15,692	$	15,579
	Gross profit		2,112			2,199			2,308		2,340
	Income (loss) from operations		66			225			268		205
	Income (loss) before income taxes		$	133		$	198		$	251	$	178
	(Benefit) provision for income taxes		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(4,597	)
	Net income (loss)		$	133		$	198		$	251	$	4,775
	Earnings (loss) before taxes per share: (1) (2)
	Basic		$	0.01		$	0.02		$	0.03	$	0.02
	Diluted		$	0.01		$	0.02		$	0.03	$	0.02
	Earnings (loss) per share: (1) (2)
	Basic		$	0.01		$	0.02		$	0.03	$	0.5
	Diluted		$	0.01		$	0.02		$	0.03	$	0.48
			2013 Quarters
			First			Second			Third		Fourth
	Net revenues		$	12,994		$	13,007		$	13,460	$	14,045
	Gross profit		1,788			1,771			1,975		1,964
	Income (loss) from operations		(94		)	9			158		173
	Income (loss) before income taxes		$	(128	)	$	(109	)	$	68	$	9
	(Benefit) provision for income taxes		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—
	Net income (loss)		$	(128	)	$	(109	)	$	68	$	9
	Earnings (loss) before taxes per share: (1) (2)
	Basic		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.01	$	0
	Diluted		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.01	$	0
	Earnings (loss) per share: (1) (2)
	Basic		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.01	$	0
	Diluted		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.01	$	0
	_______________________________________________________________________________
	-1	Sum of the quarterly net income (loss) per share amounts does not equal the full fiscal year net income (loss) per share amount due to the effect of changes during the year in the number of shares outstanding.
	-2	Earnings (loss) per share. Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the dilution from potential shares added from stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock awards.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefits Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	As of September 30, 2014, DLH and its subsidiaries maintain the DLH 401(k) Plan (the "401(k) Plan") , a defined contribution and supplemental pension plan for the benefit of its eligible employees. DLH may provide a discretionary matching contribution of 25% of each of the first 4% of a participant's elective contributions under the 401 (k) Plan. DLH recorded related expense of $5 in fiscal 2014 and $93 in fiscal year 2013. A participant is always fully vested in his or her elective contributions and vests in Company matching contributions over a 4 year period.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events:
	On October 8, 2014, employees at our Chicago location approved the adoption of union representation for non-management employees. The vote taken is still in the process of being certified and collective bargaining has not yet occurred. Management believes that is has good relations with its employees. We do not expect this event to have a material impact to our operating results in the future.
	Effective as of November 13, 2014, the Company granted an aggregate of 66,250 shares of non-restricted stock to its non-executive directors consistent with its compensation policy for non-executive directors. These shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
	Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the Company's financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, the Company has determined that no subsequent events have occurred which require disclosure through the date that these financial statements were issued.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation of goodwill, expected settlement amounts of accounts receivable, valuation allowances established against accounts receivable and deferred tax assets, measurement of loss development on workers’ compensation claims, and the valuation of derivative financial instruments associated with debt agreements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In particular, a material reduction in the fair value of goodwill would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	DLH’s revenue is derived from professional and other specialized service offerings to US Government agencies through a variety of contracts, some of which are fixed-price in nature and/or sourced through Federal Supply Schedules administered by the General Services Administration (“GSA”) at fixed unit rates or hourly arrangements. We generally operate as a prime contractor, but have also entered into contracts as a subcontractor. The recognition of revenue from fixed rates is based upon objective criteria that generally do not require significant estimates that may change over time. DLH recognizes and records revenue on government contracts when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. DLH considers these requirements met when: (a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (b) the services have been delivered to the customer; (c) the sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (d) collectibility is reasonably assured.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	DLH continues to review its goodwill for possible impairment or loss of value at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than its fair value.  At September 30, 2014, we performed a goodwill impairment evaluation. We performed both a qualitative and quantitative assessment of factors to determine whether it was necessary to perform the goodwill impairment test. Based on the results of the work performed, the Company has concluded that no impairment loss was warranted at September 30, 2014. Factors including non-renewal of a major contract or other substantial changes in business conditions could have a material adverse effect on the valuation of goodwill in future periods and the resulting charge could be material to future periods’ results of operations. If an impairment write off of all the goodwill became necessary in future periods, a charge of up to $8.6 million would be expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. All remaining goodwill is attributable to the DLH Solutions operating subsidiary.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	DLH accounts for income taxes in accordance with the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet when it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized. This guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We account for uncertain tax positions by recognizing the financial statement effects of a tax position only when, based upon the technical merits, it is "more-likely-than-not" that the position will be sustained upon examination. We had no uncertain tax positions at either September 30, 2014 and 2013. We report interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. In the fiscal years ending September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recognized no interest and no penalties related to income taxes.
	The Company has adequate net operating loss carryforwards to offset against any taxable income in the current period. The Company recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets of $11.1 million and $16.0 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax years open for examination are 2010 and forward.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash balances at financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000.  Deposits held with financial institutions may exceed the $250,000 limit.

Supporting_Financial_Informati1

Supporting Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	'
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Billed receivables					$	2,569				$	2,408
	Unbilled receivables		(a)			9,803					9,535
	Total accounts receivable					12,372					11,943
	Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts		(b)			—					—
	Accounts receivable, net					$	12,372				$	11,943
	Ref (a): Includes $9.3 million related to retroactive billings submitted to incorporate the impact of relevant wage determinations on certain contracts. Revenues related to these retroactive billings were recognized in fiscal 2008 in accordance with GAAP, as follows: (1) the Company developed and calculated an amount for such prior period services and had a contractual right to bill for such amounts under its arrangements, which was formalized in a contract modification (2) there were no remaining unfulfilled conditions for approval of such billings and (3) collectibility was reasonably assured based on historical practices with, and contractual requirements of, the DVA. The related direct costs, principally comprised of salaries and benefits, were accrued to match the recognized reimbursements from the Federal agency; upon approval, wages will be processed for payment to the employees. During the year ended September 30, 2008, DLH recognized revenues of $10.8 million revenue related to these non-recurring adjustments, of which $1.5 million was subsequently billed and collected. DLH has had ongoing interactions with the customer during fiscal 2014, and in September 2014, we submitted a claim to the DVA to seek a final determination by the DVA’s contracting officer of the amount due to DLH and immediate payment of such amount. We expect closure on this issue within the next twelve months.
	Ref (b): Accounts receivable are unsecured and carried at fair value, which is net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We evaluate our receivables on a quarterly basis and determine whether an allowance is appropriate based on specific collection issues. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was zero at both September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Schedule of Other Current Assets	'
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Workers' compensation receivable		(a)			$	199				$	358
	Prepaid insurance expense					176					143
	Other prepaid expenses					135					98
	Total other current assets					$	510				$	599
	Ref (a): As part of the Company’s discontinued PEO operations, DLH had a workers’ compensation program with Zurich American Insurance Company (“Zurich”) which covered the period from March 22, 2002 through November 16, 2003, inclusive. DLH estimates that the remaining workers compensation receivable of approximately $0.2 million will be received within the next twelve months.
Schedule of Debt Obligations	'
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Bank loan payable					$	—				$	951
	Current portion of capital lease obligation					—					22
	Convertible debenture, net		(a)			—					340
	Total debt obligations					$	—				$	1,313
	Ref (a): See Note 12 regarding maturity and closure of the convertible debenture.
Schedule of Accrued Payroll	'
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Accrued current payroll					$	2,440				$	2,302
	Accrued payroll related to unbilled accounts receivable					9,025					8,836
	Total accrued payroll					$	11,465				$	11,138
Equipment and Improvemnts, Net	'
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Furniture and equipment					$	139				$	139
	Computer equipment					126					126
	Computer software					430					417
	Leasehold improvements					24					24
						719					706
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization					(656		)			(550		)
	Equipment and improvements, net		(a)			$	63				$	156
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, and Other Current Liabilities
						(in thousands)
					September 30,					September 30,
			Ref			2014					2013
	Accounts payable					$	779				$	1,396
	Accrued benefits					720					596
	Accrued bonus and incentive compensation					693					860
	Accrued workers compensation insurance					767					563
	Other accrued expenses					339					534
	Payroll tax accrual		(a)			1,448					1,394
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities					$	4,746				$	5,343
	Ref (a): From 2006 through 2009, DLH received notices from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) claiming taxes, interest and penalties due related to payroll taxes. These notices are predominantly related to the former PEO operations which were sold in fiscal 2003. The liability includes estimated accrued penalties and interest through the date of the financial statements totaling approximately $630 thousand.
Other Income (Expense)	'
	Other Income (Expense)
			(in thousands)
			Year Ended
			September 30,
		Ref	2014				2013
	Interest expense, net		$	(99	)		$	(172	)
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		(10		)		(177		)
	Change in value of derivative financial instruments	(a)	99				(42		)
	Other income (expense), net		6				(16		)
	Total other expense, net		$	(4	)		$	(407	)
	Ref (a): Represents the adjustment to fair value of embedded conversion feature and warrants related to the Company's convertible debentures. Such instruments did not meet the requirements for qualified hedge accounting under GAAP.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share	'
	Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the treasury stock method.
		(in thousands)
		Year Ended
		30-Sep-14
		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	5,357	$	(159	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,570		9,310
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options and restricted stock	269
	Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,839		9,310
	Net income (loss) per share — basic	$	0.56	$	(0.02	)
	Net income (loss) per share — diluted	$	0.54	$	(0.02	)

Stockbased_Compensation_Equity

Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based Compensation Expense	'
	Stock-based compensation expense, shown in the table below, is recorded in general and administrative expenses included in our statement of operations:
			(in thousands)
			Year Ended
		Ref	September 30,
			2014			2013
	DLH employees		$	363		$	140
	Non-employee directors	(a)	109			54
	Warrants to consultants	(b)	—			12
	Total compensation expense		$	472		$	206
	Ref (a): Equity grants of restricted stock to non-employee directors, in accordance with DLH compensation policy for non-employee directors. The shares vested immediately and stock expense was recognized accordingly.
	Ref (b): Warrants may be issued from time-to-time to non-employee third parties in order to induce them to enter into certain transactions with the Company. The Company recognizes non-cash expense related to such activity over the estimated period of performance.
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
			(in thousands)
			Period Ended
			September 30,
		Ref	2014			2013
	Unrecognized expense for DLH employees	(a)	$	346		$	92
	Unrecognized expense for non-employee directors	(b)	125			150
	Total unrecognized expense		$	471		$	242
	Ref (a): Compensation expense for the portion of equity awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered is recognized as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation expense for that portion of awards has been based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for recognition purposes under applicable guidance. For options that vest based on the Company’s common stock achieving and maintaining defined market prices, the Company values the awards with a binomial model that utilizes various probability factors and other criterion in establishing fair value of the grant. The related compensation expense is recognized over the derived service period determined in the valuation. This expense is expected to be recognized over the next 2.8 years, with a weighted average life of 1.2 years.
	Ref (b): Unrecognized stock expense related to prior years equity grants of restricted stock to non-employee directors, based on performance criteria, in accordance with DLH compensation policy for non-employee directors. The shares will vest and expense will be recorded upon future satisfaction of specified performance.
Stock Option Activity	'
	This amount will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.
							(in years)
							Weighted
					Weighted		Average	(in thousands)
			(in thousands)		Average		Remaining	Aggregate
			Number of		Exercise		Contractual	Intrinsic
		Ref	Shares		Price		Term	Value
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2012		1,363		$1.19		8.6	$	140
	Granted		250		$0.95
	Cancelled
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2013		1,613		$1.15		7.9	$	388
	Granted	(a)	830		$1.52
	Cancelled		(63	)	$1.40
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		2,380		$1.40		7.8	$	1,589
	Ref (a): Option grants to DLH employees were valued using a binomial model, under the following criteria:
	•	average risk free interest rates of 2.55% and 0.69% for 2014 and 2013, respectively;
	•	expected volatility of 65.8% and 70.2% for 2014 and 2013, respectively;
	•	contractual lives and expected lives were 10 years for both periods; and
	•	no dividend yield was contemplated for either period.
	The resulting average fair values were $0.76 and $0.22 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Stock Option Shares Outstanding, Vested and Expected to Vest	'
			(in thousands)
			Number of Shares
			September 30,
		Ref	2014		2013
	Vested and exercisable	(a)	896		413
	Unvested	(b)	1,484		1,200
	Options outstanding		2,380		1,613
	Ref (a): Weighted average exercise price of vested and exercisable shares was $1.41 and $1.61 at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value was $570 thousand and $49 thousand at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Weighted average contractual term was 8.0 years and 7.9 years at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Ref (b): Certain awards vest upon satisfaction of certain performance criteria.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The following table presents the Company's September 30, 2014 and 2013 liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (all Level 3):
		September 30,
		2014		2013
	Liability:	—		—
	Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	160

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Diluted earnings per share	'
	Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the treasury stock method.
		(in thousands)
		Year Ended
		30-Sep-14
		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss)	$	5,357	$	(159	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,570		9,310
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options and restricted stock	269
	Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	9,839		9,310
	Net income (loss) per share — basic	$	0.56	$	(0.02	)
	Net income (loss) per share — diluted	$	0.54	$	(0.02	)

Commitment_and_Contingencies_T

Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contractual Obligations]	'
	Contractual Obligations
				Payments Due By Period
	Obligations			Less than		3-Jan		5-Apr
	(Amounts in thousands)	Total		1 Year		Years		Years
	Loan Payable (1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Operating Leases	303		143		160		—
	Total Obligations	$	303	$	143	$	160	$	—
	(1)     Represents the amounts recorded in respect of the loan payable due to Presidential Financial Corporation in accordance with the loan agreement.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of analysis of deferred tax asset and liability	'
	An analysis of DLH's deferred tax asset and liability is as follows:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Current deferred income tax asset:
	Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits	$	98		$	—
	Accrued liabilities	122			—
	Valuation allowance	(136		)	—
	Net current deferred tax asset	$	84		$	—
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Deferred income tax asset (liability):
	Net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits	$	16,556		$	16,944
	Prepaid workers' compensation	273			225
	Deferred rent	8			9
	Accrued liabilities	336			431
	Stock based compensation	646			500
	Fixed and intangible assets	(2,176		)	(1,989		)
	Other items, net	(129		)	(83		)
	Valuation allowance	(11,001		)	(16,037		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	4,513		$	—
Summary of significant components of the expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations	'
	The significant components of the expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations are summarized as follows:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Current expense (benefit)	$	7		$	—
	Deferred expense (benefit)	(4,604		)	—
	Total expense (benefit)	$	(4,597	)	$	—
Schedule of significant differences between the Federal statutory rate and the entity's effective tax rate for continuing operations	'
	The following table indicates the significant differences between the federal statutory rate and DLH's effective tax rate for continuing operations:
		Year Ended
		September 30,
	(amounts in thousands)	2014			2013
	Federal statutory rate	$	258		$	(54	)
	State taxes, net	46			—
	Other permanent items	6			3
	Tax credits	(7		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(4,900		)	51
		$	(4,597	)	$	—

Business_Overview_Details

Business Overview (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum period for which entity has provided professional services to the U.S. Government (years)	'	'	'25 years
Number of employees (employee)	'	'	1,200
Minimum number of locations in which entity operates (location)	'	'	25
Number of broad integrated revenue streams	'	'	2
US Government [Member] | Revenue concentration | Customer concentration	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk percentage (percent)	'	'	100.00%
DVA | Revenue concentration | Customer concentration	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration risk percentage (percent)	96.00%	97.00%	96.00%
DVA | Minimum	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term of government contract	'	'	'2 years
DVA | Maximum	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term of government contract	'	'	'4 years

Supporting_Financial_Informati2

Supporting Financial Information - Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2008

Billed Receivables

Billed Receivables

Unbilled Receivables

Unbilled Receivables

DVA

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total accounts receivable

$12,372,000

'

'

'

$11,943,000

'

'

'

$12,372,000

$11,943,000

$2,569,000

$2,408,000

$9,803,000

$9,535,000

'

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net

12,372,000

'

'

'

11,943,000

'

'

'

12,372,000

11,943,000

'

'

'

'

'

Retroactive billing

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contract revenue nonrecurring

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,800,000

Revenue

$15,579,000

$15,692,000

$14,745,000

$14,477,000

$14,045,000

$13,460,000

$13,007,000

$12,994,000

$60,493,000

$53,506,000

'

'

'

'

$1,500,000

Supporting_Financial_Informati3

Supporting Financial Information - Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Workers' compensation receivable	$199	$199	$358
Prepaid insurance expense	176	'	143
Other prepaid expenses	135	'	98
Other current assets	$510	'	$599

Supporting_Financial_Informati4

Supporting Financial Information - Debt Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Loans Payable to Bank, Current	$0	$951
Current portion of capital lease obligation	0	22
Convertible debenture, net	0	340
Bank loan payable	$0	$1,313

Supporting_Financial_Informati5

Supporting Financial Information - Accrued Payroll (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued current payroll	$2,440	$2,302
Accrued payroll	11,465	11,138
Unbilled Receivables	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued current payroll	$9,025	$8,836

Supporting_Financial_Informati6

Supporting Financial Information - Equipment and Improvements, net (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Leasehold Improvements	Leasehold Improvements
			Minimum	Maximum
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Furniture and equipment	$139	$139	'	'
Computer equipment	126	126	'	'
Computer software	430	417	'	'
Leasehold improvements	24	24	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	719	706	'	'
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-656	-550	'	'
Equipment and improvements, net	$63	$156	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'	'	'3 years	'5 years

Supporting_Financial_Informati7

Supporting Financial Information - Accounts Payable, Accrued Expense and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts payable	$779	'	$1,396
Accrued benefits	720	'	596
Accrued bonus and incentive compensation	693	'	860
Accrued workers compensation insurance	767	'	563
Other accrued expenses	339	'	534
Payroll tax accrual	1,448	'	1,394
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	4,746	'	5,343
Accrued interest and penalties	'	$630	'

Supporting_Financial_Informati8

Supporting Financial Information - Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Interest expense, net	($99)	($172)
Amortization of deferred financing costs	-10	-177
Change in value of derivative financial instruments	99	-42
Other expense, net	6	-16
Other income (expense) net	($4)	($407)

Liquidity_Details

Liquidity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,908,000	'	'	'	$3,408,000	'	'	'	$3,908,000	$3,408,000	$3,089,000
Net working capital	663,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	663,000	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-62,244,000	'	'	'	-67,601,000	'	'	'	-62,244,000	-67,601,000	'
Income before taxes	178,000	251,000	198,000	133,000	9,000	68,000	-109,000	-128,000	760,000	-159,000	'
Operating income	205,000	268,000	225,000	66,000	173,000	158,000	9,000	-94,000	764,000	248,000	'
Net income (loss)	4,775,000	251,000	198,000	133,000	9,000	68,000	-109,000	-128,000	5,357,000	-159,000	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of unused availability under the line	2,540,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,540,000	'	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum availability	6,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	'	'
Amount of unused availability under the line	1,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,100,000	'	'
Accounts receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum availability	3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'
Interest rate (percent)	4.00%	'	'	'	5.20%	'	'	'	4.00%	5.20%	'
Unbilled receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum availability	1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Interest rate (percent)	4.00%	'	'	'	7.20%	'	'	'	4.00%	7.20%	'
Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of unused availability under the line	$1,400,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,400,000	'	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill And Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
				Maximum
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$11,100,000	$16,037,000	'	'
Charge to be expensed, if an impairment of all the goodwill became necessary	'	'	'	$8,600,000
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets (percent)	'	'	100.00%	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Equity1

Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Expiration term of options	'10 years	'10 years
Risk free interest rate (percent)	2.55%	0.69%
Expected volatility rate (percent)	65.80%	70.20%
Fair value per option (in dollars per share)	$0.76	$0.22
Weighted average exercise price of vested and exercisable shares (dollars per share)	$1.41	$1.61
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested and exercisable shares	$570	$49
Weighted average contractual term	'8 years	'7 years 10 months 24 days
Compensation expense recognition period	'2 years 9 months 18 days	'
Compensation expense weighted average life	'1 year 2 months 12 days	'
2006 Long Term Incentive Plan | Employee Stock Option	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of shares available for grant	0.9	'
Expiration term of options	'10 years	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Equity2

Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total compensation expense	$472	$206
Total unrecognized expense	471	242
DLH Employees	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total unrecognized expense	346	92
Non-employee Directors	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total unrecognized expense	125	150
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | DLH Employees	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total compensation expense	363	140
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Non-employee Directors	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total compensation expense	109	54
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Consultants	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total compensation expense	$0	$12

Stockbased_Compensation_Equity3

Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants - Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Number of Shares	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	1,613	1,363	'
Granted (in shares)	830	250	'
Cancelled (in shares)	-63	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	2,380	1,613	1,363
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$1.15	$1.19	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$1.52	$0.95	'
Cancelled (in dollars per share)	$1.40	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$1.40	$1.15	$1.19
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]	'	'	'
Outstanding	'7 years 9 months 18 days	'7 years 10 months 24 days	'8 years 7 months 6 days
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of period (in dollars)	$388	$140	'
Outstanding at the end of period (in dollars)	$1,589	$388	$140

Stockbased_Compensation_Equity4

Stock-based Compensation, Equity Grants, and Warrants - Stock Options Outstanding, Vested and Unvested (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable	896	413	'
Unvested	1,484	1,200	'
Option outstanding	2,380	1,613	1,363

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (Details) (Level 3, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Liability	$0	$0
Recurring	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	$0	$160

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Detail

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Numerator [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$4,775	$251	$198	$133	$9	$68	($109)	($128)	$5,357	($159)
Denominator [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares (shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,570	9,310
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options and restricted stock (shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	269	'
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted-average outstanding shares (shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,839	9,310
Net income (loss) per share - basic (dollars per share)	$0.50	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.56	($0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.54	($0.02)

Commitment_and_Contingencies_D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
			Minimum	Maximum
			DVA	DVA
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated additional indirect costs and fees associated with contract modification pending final approval	'	'	$400,000	$600,000
Accrued workers compensation expense	$767,000	$563,000	'	'

Commitment_and_Contingencies_C

Commitment and Contingencies - Contractual Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Loan Payable, Less than 1 Year	$0
Loan Payable, 1-3 Years	0
Loan Payable, 4-5 Years	0
Total	0
Operating Leases, Less than 1 Year	143
Operating Leases, 1-3 Years	160
Operating Leases, 4-5 Years	0
Total	303
Less than 1 Year	143
Total Obligations, 1-3 Years	160
Total Obligations, 4-5 Years	0
Total	$303

Equity_and_Convertible_Debentu1

Equity and Convertible Debentures Financing (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 28, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 01, 2011

Jun. 01, 2011

Jun. 30, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Convertible debentures

Convertible debentures

Warrant

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Debenture Purchase Agreement

Warrant

Convertible debentures

Convertible debentures

Common Stock

Warrant

Warrant

Warrant

Convertible debentures

EQUITY AND CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES FINANCING

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'

'

Aggregate principal amount of notes issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants issued to Debenture Purchasers (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

53,846

'

'

'

53,846

'

'

Exercise price of warrants (dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.25

'

'

'

$0.96

Carrying Value

'

'

160,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk free interest rate (percent)

'

'

1.39%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contractual term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

Contractual term

'

'

'27 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected volatility (percent)

'

'

70.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value per warrants per share or per $1.25 of debt (dollars per share)

'

'

$0.43

$0.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Price per debt (dollars per share)

$1.25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

210,000

'

'

Shares of common stock under conversion feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

168,000

'

'

'

Repayments of Long-term Debt

'

140,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain (Loss) on Conversion of Convertible Instruments

'

'

'

'

119,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (expense) recorded related to change in the fair value of financial instruments

'

'

'

'

'

20,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued liability with respect to the warrants

$114,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$61,000

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$4,597,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	($4,597,000)	$0
Unutilized tax credits	1,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,100,000	'
U.S.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net operating losses	40,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40,800,000	'
State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net operating losses	$29,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$29,200,000	'

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current deferred income tax asset:	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits	$98	$0
Accrued liabilities	122	0
Valuation allowance	-136	0
Net current deferred tax asset	84	0
Deferred income tax asset (liability):	'	'
Prepaid workers' compensation	273	225
Net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits	16,556	16,944
Deferred rent	8	9
Stock based compensation	646	500
Accrued liabilities	336	431
Fixed and intangible assets	-2,176	-1,989
Other items, net	-129	-83
Valuation allowance	-11,001	-16,037
Net deferred tax asset	$4,513	$0

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$7	$0
Deferred expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,604	0
Total expense (benefit)	$4,597	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	($4,597)	$0

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$258	($54)
State taxes, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	46	0
Other permanent items	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6	3
Tax credits	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7	'
Change in valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,900	51
Total expense (benefit)	$4,597	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	($4,597)	$0

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$15,579	$15,692	$14,745	$14,477	$14,045	$13,460	$13,007	$12,994	$60,493	$53,506
Gross Profit	2,340	2,308	2,199	2,112	1,964	1,975	1,771	1,788	8,959	7,499
Operating income	205	268	225	66	173	158	9	-94	764	248
Income (loss) before income taxes	178	251	198	133	9	68	-109	-128	760	-159
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-4,597	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4,597	0
Net income (loss)	$4,775	$251	$198	$133	$9	$68	($109)	($128)	$5,357	($159)
Income (loss) before taxes per share - basic (dollars per share)	$0.02	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.08	($0.02)
Income (loss) before taxes per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$0.02	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.08	($0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - basic (dollars per share)	$0.50	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.56	($0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.03	$0.02	$0.01	$0	$0.01	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.54	($0.02)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	25.00%	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	4.00%	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$5	$93
Defined Contribution Plan Employers Matching, Contribution Vesting Period	'4 years	'