Dhaliwal, county project leader, honored for successes

POUGHKEEPSIE —  Manpreet Kaur Dhaliwal, project leader at the Dutchess County Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS), received the 2023 High Impact Leader Award at Government Technology’s New York Information Technology (IT) Leadership Forum this spring.

The High Impact Leader Award is given to a person who aids the community, makes breakthroughs with their work, and creates a long-lasting change to systems and their organizations. Dhaliwal was able to plan out successful projects that have created cost savings, service improvements, created a new payroll system and upgraded the County’s shared services platforms.

“This award acknowledges my hard work and dedication and inspires me to continue striving for excellence in everything I do,” said Dhaliwal.

Dutchess County has consistently been recognized on a national level for its IT expertise. The OCIS is ranked third nationwide in the Center for Digital Government’s Government Experience Awards and has been ranked in the top 10 for 20 years.

County Executive William O’Neil said, “Congratulations to Manpreet on this well-deserved recognition; we are grateful to her and the team at OCIS.”

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