The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors conducted a swearing-in ceremony Oct. 9 for Mandip Dhillon, CPA, officially appointing him as Stanislaus County auditor-controller. The ceremony, officiated by Vice Chairman Buck Condit, followed his appointment by supervisors on Oct. 1.

He replaces Kashmir Gill who retired before her term was completed. Dhillon will serve through Jan. 4, 2027.

“Mandip Dhillon has been an invaluable asset to Stanislaus County for over two decades, and his expertise in both finance and leadership is exactly what we want in the auditor-controller’s office,” said Supervisor Buck Condit who is vice chairman of the board. “I look forward to seeing the positive impact he’ll continue to make.”

The appointment process began on August 20 with a comprehensive recruitment conducted by the chief executive officer and an ad hoc committee comprised of Board Chairman Mani Grewal and Supervisor Terry Withrow. After candidates were evaluated, Dhillon was the recommendation of the ad hoc committee.

He offers a wealth of expertise in accounting, finance and leadership and has worked in various county departments, including Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, the CEO’s office, and as assistant director of Environmental Resources.

“I am honored to be the next auditor-controller of Stanislaus County,” said Dhillon. “With a strong commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, my goal is to strengthen accountability and integrity in our financial processes, ensuring that every dollar spent is meticulously tracked.”

Dhillon’s academic credentials include a magna cum laude bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State University Stanislaus, complemented by his ongoing certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and membership on the Stanislaus County Employees’ Retirement Association (StanCERA) Board.