Receivables

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2023

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):


	November 30,
	2023		2022
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	197,102	$	181,443
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	107,065		76,581
Refundable deposits and bonds	13,292		17,610


Other	53,615		52,201
Subtotal	371,074		327,835
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,212)		(5,068)
Total	$	366,862	$	322,767

(a)These receivables typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for the cost of such improvements when they are accepted by the utility company, improvement district or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective improvement districts or municipalities.