Steve Oscarlece to Serve As OCIS Commissioner

POUGHKEEPSIE — Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has selected longtime County employee Stephen “Steve” Oscarlece to serve as Commissioner for the Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS). Mr. Oscarlece, a 21-year OCIS employee, will begin serving as Commissioner following confirmation by the Dutchess County Legislature in November.

“Steve Oscarlece is a proven leader whose extensive experience will ensure Dutchess County OCIS will continue to be a national leader in technological innovation,” said County Executive Serino. “Steve’s commitment to the highest standards of quality has delivered valuable technology resources benefiting our residents, local businesses and our County employees, helping to enhance service delivery, while saving millions of dollars for taxpayers. I am delighted he has agreed to serve as OCIS Commissioner.”

Mr. Oscarlece joined Dutchess County Government in 2003, when he began as a Systems Analyst. He has advanced through the department serving in various roles including Project Leader and Applications Manager. In 2016, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner. He has served as Acting OCIS Commissioner since November 2023, following the departure of former Commissioner Glenn Marchi.

A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mr. Oscarlece worked for many years in the private sector before joining Dutchess County Government, working as Systems Analyst/Programmer for Info-Matic Inc and Richmor Aviation.

As OCIS Commissioner, Mr. Oscarlece will be responsible for oversight and direction of this critical administrative department, which provides operational support and services to other county government departments and municipal partners, helping to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of programs and services to the public.

OCIS is composed of two divisions – Central Services and Information Services. The Information Services Division provides information technology and telecommunications services to all county departments. The Central Services Division handles central purchasing, billing, contract administration, printing services, mail service and inventory control. Both OCIS divisions also work collaboratively with local municipalities on various shared services initiatives to save taxpayer dollars.

During his tenure with OCIS, Mr. Oscarlece has designed, developed, implemented, and supported multiple applications to serve the needs of County and municipal agencies and the public. These have included the County’s financial management system and consolidated public safety solutions for improved coordination and response time. OCIS has continued to expand its GIS offerings, building on its popular Parcel Access application and providing a wide range of mapping and data services.

Mr. Oscarlece has also prioritized cybersecurity and disaster recovery. Dutchess County has hosted its annual Cyber Security summit, with Marist College, to help local municipalities and organizations stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and threats. OCIS has also built robust disaster recovery plans to ensure faster recovery of critical systems if impacted by an emergency.

OCIS’ technological innovation has been recognized on the state and national level for decades, with the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties ranking Dutchess County in the top ten counties since 2004 for its technology use. Several recent OCIS projects have also been honored with Government Experience Awards including the National Resource Inventory (with the Dept. of Planning & Development) and the new web-based Electronic Health Permit system and the Drinking Water Reporting and Information Portal (DRIP) for water operators (both with the Dept. of Health) to ensure compliance with water safety standards.

“I appreciate County Executive Serino’s confidence in me and am honored she has selected me to lead the great team here at OCIS,” Mr. Oscarlece said. “I look forward to continuing to advance Dutchess County’s reputation for high-quality services and cost efficiency utilizing technological solutions.”

Mr. Oscarlece resides in the Town of Poughkeepsie with his wife, Gail, and enjoys spending time with their daughter, Alexa, daughter-in-law, Sara and granddaughter, Mia. He is a licensed Airline Transport Pilot, rated to fly multiple types of planes.

To learn more about the Office of Central and Information Services, visit www.dutchessny.gov/OCIS.