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Special Charges
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Special Charges Special Charges
During the year ended August 31, 2020, we recognized pre-tax special charges of $20.0 million. These charges were primarily severance costs and ROU lease asset impairments related to planned facility closures. We additionally recognized charges for relocation costs associated with the previously announced transfer of activities from planned facility closures. We expect these actions to streamline our business activities, integrate recent acquisitions, and respond to reduced demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic will allow us to reduce spending in certain areas while permitting continued investment in future growth initiatives, such as new products, expanded market presence, and technology and innovation.
The details of the special charges during the periods presented are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Year Ended August 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
Severance and employee-related costs
$
9.3

 
$
(0.5
)
 
$
5.4

ROU lease asset impairment charges
7.4

 
—

 
—

Other restructuring costs
3.3

 
2.3

 
0.2

Total special charges
$
20.0

 
$
1.8

 
$
5.6


As of August 31, 2020, remaining accruals were $3.0 million and are included in Accrued compensation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in the accruals related to these programs during the period presented are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Fiscal 2020 Actions
 
Fiscal 2019 Actions
 
Fiscal 2018 Actions
 
Total
Balance as of August 31, 2019
$
—

 
$
1.3

 
$
0.6

 
$
1.9

Severance costs
9.5

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
9.3

Payments made during the period
(6.5
)
 
(1.3
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(8.2
)
Balance as of August 31, 2020
$
3.0

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
3.0