In plain English
If you take credit or debit cards—for utilities, taxes, courts, recreation, libraries, or permits—payment-card security rules (PCI DSS) may apply. That is separate from ORC § 9.64, but it still belongs in your overall risk picture.
Common public-sector payment examples
- Online utility or tax payments
- Court costs and fines
- Recreation and event registration
- Counter terminals in public offices
- Third-party payment portals
A simple rule of thumb
The less card data you store or type into local computers, the easier life usually gets. Hosted payment pages and strong vendor arrangements often reduce risk—when contracts and setup match the story.
How FalconForgeAI helps you
We help public finance and IT teams see payment risk clearly—without pretending to be a card auditor.
- Map where cards are accepted — Counters, websites, kiosks, and mobile collection.
- Collect vendor proof — Processor documents and portal security packets.
- Flag risky patterns — Card numbers on local PCs, unclear scope, missing paperwork.
- Tie it to your cyber program — Payment risk belongs in leadership visibility under ORC § 9.64.
We help you see and organize the story. Your leaders still decide. We do not file state or federal reports, certify compliance, or give legal advice.