BS&A Software

What BS&A Software does

BS&A Software is a Bath, Michigan-based private SaaS company founded in 1987 that sells cloud-based municipal enterprise resource planning (ERP) software exclusively to local governments in the United States. The platform, delivered on Microsoft Azure and marketed under the BS&A Cloud brand, is a fully integrated suite sharing a single database across financial management (general ledger, budgeting, AP/AR, project & grant accounting, fixed assets), assessing and property tax, human resources and payroll, utilities billing (with meter integrations to Sensus, Badger, SLC/Neptune, Itron, Greentree, and Hersey), community development (permits, inspections, planning, code enforcement, business licensing), citizen self-service, and payments. Each customer runs on its own isolated SQL database, and the company has stated expertise in managing 5 million+ parcels and producing 20 million+ tax bills, primarily in Michigan.

The company monetizes through annual SaaS subscriptions on a quote-based, all-inclusive flat-rate model; transaction-based fees from the recently launched BS&A Payments product (credit/debit, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, EMV); and professional services for implementation, data migration, and training, all delivered by BS&A's own staff. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales to municipalities, with a 100% implementation success rate claimed, supported by an annual ENGAGE customer conference, training webinars, and industry case studies. The company serves 2,100+ core BS&A customers and, following the February 2025 acquisition of Boyce Systems, an additional 1,200+ Indiana municipal and school customers, for a combined 3,500+ municipalities; the firm is privately held with a growth investment from Serent Capital (May 2024) and reports 251–500 employees.

Name

BS&A Software

Legal name

BS&A Software

Website

https://bsasoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BS&A Software provides cloud-based SaaS municipal ERP solutions exclusively to U.S. local governments, serving 3,500+ municipalities with integrated financial management, utility billing, HR, community development, and tax modules on Microsoft Azure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government ERP Software (Municipal SaaS)

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector & Government ERP (HDAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI), Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

Keywords

• Municipal ERP software
• Local government software
• Cloud government SaaS
• Municipal financial management
• Property tax assessment software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bath

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription model with single version of ERP software and associated infrastructure services multiple municipalities. Each organization has its own separate SQL database inaccessible to others. Subscription includes automatic updates and ongoing platform enhancements.
2. BS&A Payments Processing: Integrated payments processing with all-inclusive, flat-rate pricing. Revenue generated through transaction processing fees for taxes, utilities, and other civic fees. Includes real-time processing, automated reconciliation, and consolidated payment data.
3. Professional Services: Implementation and training services delivered by BS&A representatives including data migration, system configuration, and staff training. BS&A takes complete ownership of the conversion process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BS&A Software sells a cloud-based SaaS municipal ERP platform built on Microsoft Azure that integrates financial management, utility billing, assessing and property tax, community development (permits, inspections, code enforcement), human resources and payroll, citizen engagement, and payments into a single shared-database application. Revenue is generated primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions to U.S. cities, townships, counties, and schools, supplemented by transaction fees on integrated BS&A Payments processing and professional services for implementation, migration, and training.

Product overview

BS&A Software offers a unified SaaS municipal ERP platform designed exclusively for local governments, comprising multiple integrated modules delivered through the BS&A Cloud platform built on Microsoft Azure. The core portfolio includes Financial Management Suite (with General Ledger, Budgeting, Project & Grant Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Receipting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Order, Fixed Assets), Assessing & Property Tax Suite (serving Michigan municipalities with equalization, property/county tax, delinquent tax, special assessment), Community Development Suite (Building/Permits/Inspections, Planning/Zoning/Engineering, Code Enforcement, Business Licensing), Human Resource Management Suite (Payroll, Human Resources, Timesheets, Employee Self Service), and Utilities Management Suite (Utility Billing with multi-vendor meter integration). Add-on modules include BS&A Payments (natively integrated payment processing), BS&A Online Services (citizen-facing portal with Public Records Search, Inspections, Permit Applications, Online Bill Pay), and BS&A AI Assistant (in-platform knowledge retrieval support). The platform operates from a single shared database crossing all modules, eliminating duplicate data entry and enabling real-time data access. Recent expansion through the acquisition of Boyce Systems brought the Keystone product line and Schools Division into the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BS&A Cloud: Cloud-based SaaS platform for municipal ERP solutions
• BS&A Payments
• BS&A Online Services

Products and services

• Financial Management Suite Cloud-based comprehensive financial management solution for municipal governments providing real-time visibility into financial health from consolidated levels down to individual transactions, with GAAP/GASB 34 fund accounting and a shared chart of accounts across modules. Targeted at city, township, and county finance departments in the United States.
• Assessing & Property Tax Suite Cloud-based assessing and property tax solution primarily serving Michigan municipalities, including Assessing/Equalization, Property Tax/County Tax, County Delinquent Tax, and Special Assessment modules with ESRI GIS integration. Manages more than 5 million parcels in Michigan and supports production of 20 million+ tax bills.
• Community Development Suite

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ customer retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Boyce SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Strategic acquisition of Boyce Systems and its Keystone software, one of Indiana's top providers of financial and ERP solutions for municipalities. Strengthens BS&A's presence in Indiana and Midwest, adding over 1,200 customers.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationBS&A Cloud partners with Microsoft Azure Data Centers for cloud infrastructure. Nearly two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies use Azure, providing high availability, redundancy, and industry-leading security technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Tyler Technologies: Largest pure-play U.S. public sector software company, offering financial management, ERP, utility billing, and tax/assessing solutions for municipalities and counties. Most direct competitor to BS&A's core ERP and payments modules, with substantially greater scale and public-market capital.
• CentralSquare Technologies: PE-backed provider of public sector ERP, finance, utility billing, and community development software to cities, counties, and public safety agencies. Direct overlap with BS&A's financial management, utility billing, and community development suites.
• OpenGov: Cloud-native ERP and financial planning platform for state and local government, including budgeting, accounting, and procurement. Competes with BS&A in mid-market municipal financial management and budgeting.
• Caselle: Long-standing municipal software vendor providing utility billing, accounting, payroll, and court management for cities and special districts. Direct SMB-municipal ERP peer focused on a similar product mix and customer size.
• Edmunds GovTech: Municipal ERP vendor offering financial management, utility billing, payroll, and tax/assessing solutions. Direct BS&A peer with overlapping modules and a similar go-to-market motion targeting small and mid-sized municipalities.
• Springbrook Software: Cloud ERP and utility billing platform for small-to-mid municipalities and special districts. Comparable in customer profile, product breadth (finance, utility, payments), and SaaS delivery model to BS&A.
• CivicPlus: Provider of integrated technology for local government, including recreation management, citizen engagement, and operations software. Adjacent competitor that increasingly overlaps with BS&A's community development and online services modules.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Computer Systems (Constellation Software): Vertical-market software acquirer under Constellation Software with multiple municipal ERP brands (e.g., Catalis). Larger, diversified acquirer that competes for the same regional municipal software assets BS&A targets in roll-up M&A.

Emerging players

• Granicus: GovTech platform focused on digital communications, legislative management, and citizen engagement for local and state government. Less direct overlap with core ERP but a relevant competitor for the citizen-services layer of the municipal stack.

Regional players

• Municode (Municity / CivicPlus-adjacent): Provider of municipal codification and ordinance management software serving many U.S. municipalities. Comparable customer base and vertical focus; partial overlap with BS&A's community development and code enforcement modules.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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