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Picture this: It’s the start of a new fiscal year and you are tasked with the responsibility to evaluate on the best method to deploy your organization’s financial software. You’re presented with three options: a classic on-premise install, a... by harrislocalgov | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog Posts, Press Releases
Harris Local Government grows into Iowa state with its acquisition of financial management software provider “Solutions”, Inc Biloxi, MS, September 20, 2021- Harris Local Government, a leading provider of fund accounting, payroll, and billing software to government... by harrislocalgov | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog Posts
Dreaming of the time when you can spend your days laying on a beach, or spending more quality time with your loved ones? Before you officially retire it’s important to discuss your pathway to retirement and how you can leave knowing you’ve set yourself, your... by harrislocalgov | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog Posts
Integration within a financial management solution is critical when it comes to saving time, eliminating errors, and creating efficiency within an organization. But, with advances in fund accounting software many local government organizations still utilize outdated,... by harrislocalgov | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog Posts
If you work in government, know that cyber security is a primary concern with organizations both big and small. The sad truth is cyber attacks aren’t going away. And they’re going to keep adapting, changing, and testing organizations across the world for... by harrislocalgov | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog Posts
In 2020, local governments accounted for 44% of cybersecurity attacks with weak passwords making up 80% of hacking-related breaches. This information signals a clear need to move beyond a simple suggestion to “create strong password” and consider building a... by harrislocalgov | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog Posts
Streamline Your Payment Processes and Better Serve Your Community There’s been a shift in how citizens interact with local governments, especially when it comes to making payments. Whether your constituents are making payments for utilities, garbage pick up, or... by harrislocalgov | May 25, 2021 | Blog Posts, Press Releases
Harris Local Government Achieves Gold Certification for NYS Retirement Online Niagara Falls, NY, May 26, 2021 – Harris Local Government, a leading provider of fund accounting, payroll, and billing software to government organizations across the United States, is... by harrislocalgov | May 25, 2021 | Blog Posts
Here at Harris we make sure we stay informed of state mandated requirements. We know that legislation can sometimes be difficult to understand, so we wanted to put together a quick blog post on New York’s recent Utility Termination Moratorium changes. Extended... by harrislocalgov | May 25, 2021 | Blog Posts
Over the past year legislation has been put in place to help ease the burden of utility customers who are experiencing economic hardships. Here at Harris we’ve been keeping up with these changes, and we wanted to provide more information for our customers... by harrislocalgov | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog Posts
Why Local Governments Are Being Targeted by Cyber Attacks And What You Can Do About It It seems every week there’s a new headline about cyber security breach. From high profile attacks such as the 2020 US federal data breach associated with the Solar Winds... by harrislocalgov | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog Posts
Technology is ever-changing, and so are the threats. It’s hard to understand the different types of cyber threats that can affect your organization. We’re here to help you expand your knowledge so you can make sure you’re prepared when a cyber attack happens. ... by harrislocalgov | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog Posts
Recent changes in the way local government organizations conduct business have highlighted the need for an automated document and workflow management solution. Although many software solutions have capabilities to attach images and documents directly to records,... by harrislocalgov | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog Posts
In recent months there’s been a shift in how local governments conduct business. From working from home and staggered employee schedules to taking payments online, you’ve made adjustments to continue business safely for your employees and citizens. Here at... by harrislocalgov | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog Posts
There are seemingly endless factors to coordinate when it comes to solid waste collection and billing — From determining the different types of containers being used and the type of waste being collected to the environmental regulations and vehicle routing. This is... by harrislocalgov | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog Posts
Why You Need to Offer Online Bill Payment in 2020 2021 We’ve recently updated the post to include information regarding COVID-19 and ways to take contactless payments online. It’s no secret that the past year has led to a serious shift in the way we work — not... by harrislocalgov | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog Posts
Expert Tips For Remote Meetings With recent stay at home and physical distancing orders, local government organizations across the US are making changes to hold Open Meetings remotely. While teleconferencing isn’t a new technology, many public sector... by harrislocalgov | Mar 5, 2020 | Blog Posts
Increase HR’s Efficiency With ESS There’s never a dull day in the life of a Human Resource (HR) and Payroll (PR) professional. From new hires and leave balance inquiries to payroll and W-2s, you handle frequent requests that interrupt your day. In... by harrislocalgov | Mar 5, 2020 | Blog Posts
5 Timekeeping Advancements There’s one thing we know for sure — technology is ever-changing. This is no different in the land of payroll and timekeeping. In the past few years timekeeping systems have evolved to make many payroll, scheduling, and human... by harrislocalgov | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog Posts, Press Releases
Harris’ Local Government Division Acquires IMS Enterprises Inc. Niagara Falls, NY, July 23, 2019 – Harris’ Local Government division announced today that it has completed the acquisition of IMS Enterprises Inc. (IMS). IMS is a full-service credit and debit...
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