Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Funds Held for Clients and Corporate Investments (Narrative) (Details)

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Funds Held for Clients and Corporate Investments (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2018
USD ($)
security
May 31, 2017
USD ($)
security
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities $ (38.3) $ 32.0
Number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position | security 970 216
Gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities $ 40.7 $ 5.8
Variable Rate Demand Notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities contractual maturities 20 years  
Variable Rate Demand Notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities contractual maturities 30 years