Acquisitions
About Us
Since our doors opened in 1976, Harris has focused on developing tax and payroll management software solutions solely for the local governemt sector. Our experience and expertise have enabled us to continually create products and services that exceed our clients’ expectations and meet their changing technology needs.​
Why Us?
Harris approaches acquisition with a long-term mindset shaped by decades in the public sector, where continuity, accountability, and institutional knowledge matter. We focus on thoughtful ownership—supporting teams, maintaining proven systems, and investing in sustainability so the businesses we acquire can continue serving their residents and employees
with confidence over time.
Why Entrepreneurs
Choose Us
Your Employees
We prioritize stability for your team after acquisition—supporting their roles, growth, and long-term success.
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Your Product
We don’t replace what’s working. We strengthen and evolve your product so it continues to deliver value over time.
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Your Customers
We’re here for the long haul. That means continuing to invest in your customer relationships and supporting the people who rely on your services
every day.
Straightforward Transactions
We move quickly and pay in cash, with most of the value delivered at closing.
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Markets We Serve
Municipalities
Municipal operations demand stable systems that support public services, financial management, utilities, and workforce administration without disruption. Our experience in this market informs a long-term, stewardship-driven approach to ownership that prioritizes continuity and reliability for the communities these systems serve.
Counties & Parishes
Harris Local Government serves counties and parishes overseeing infrastructure, public services, finance, taxation, utilities, and workforce administration—helping them manage complexity at scale while improving how services are delivered to residents.
Utility Districts
Continuity, accuracy, and trust are critical to daily operations and ratepayer confidence. We are trusted to acquire utility-focused software because we understand the financial, billing, and regulatory responsibilities utility districts must meet—and the importance of preserving stable systems that administrators and customers rely on.
Park Districts
Park districts balance facilities, staffing, and community programming in ways that leave little room for system instability. Maintaining reliable platforms that support daily operations and long-term service delivery is central to our ownership philosophy in this market.
Disabilities & Special Needs Boards
Systems supporting Disabilities and Special Needs Boards carry heightened responsibility. We recognize the operational and financial sensitivity of programs supporting individuals and families who rely on consistent, dependable services. We approach acquisition with a focus on preserving stability, institutional knowledge, and uninterrupted community support.
Libraries
Libraries function as enduring public institutions where reliability and public trust matter deeply. Preserving continuity and ensuring sustained operational support are core considerations in how we steward solutions serving this market.
Councils of Government
Harris Local Government's approach centers on preserving reliable systems that enable collaboration, compliance, and uninterrupted service delivery. Regional governance introduces the challenge of coordinating shared services, funding, and personnel across multiple jurisdictions.
Software serving Councils of Government is trusted in our care because we recognize the operational and financial challenges of regional governance, including dispersed teams, multi-county programs, and shared funding structures.
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