Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

STAR GROUP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Schedule II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended September 30, 2018, 2017, 2016

(in thousands)

Year	Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs & Expenses			Other Changes Add (Deduct)				Balance at End of Year
2018	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	5,540	$	6,283		$	(3,821	)	(a)	$	8,002
2017	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,419	$	1,639		$	(518	)	(a)	$	5,540
2016	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	6,713	$	(639	)	$	(1,655	)	(a)	$	4,419

(a) Bad debts written off (net of recoveries).