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City manager seeks authorization to transition IT vendor to meet Ohio cybersecurity rules
Summary
Council was asked to permit staff to begin transitioning to a lower-cost IT vendor that would help Riverside comply with Ohio House Bill 96 cybersecurity requirements; staff plans a 36-month agreement and an audit provision was recommended by a council member.
Riverside — City manager told the council on May 18 that the city plans to change its IT services vendor to address new cybersecurity requirements set out in Ohio House Bill 96 and to obtain lower-cost compliance services.
The packet memorandum explained that Tech Advisors has provided IT services since November 2022, but House Bill 96 (passed June 2025) established cybersecurity expectations for municipalities. City manager said staff reviewed two proposals and recommends moving forward with a new vendor who would provide compliance work and some on-site hours, and that a formal agreement for 36 months would be presented at the next meeting.
A council member urged that the contract include an independent contract-audit requirement to verify that cybersecurity practices and vendor deliverables remain current; the city manager said staff can plan to include a contract-evaluation step and may engage a separate consultant to audit the vendor after a period in the contract.
Outcome and next steps: Council signaled general support for beginning transition work; staff will negotiate terms and present a formal agreement for council consideration at a subsequent meeting.
