Workers' Compensation Board

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Agency Web Site: http://www.wcb.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board protects the rights of employees and employers, by ensuring the proper delivery of benefits to those eligible due to being injured or becoming ill while on the job, and by promoting compliance with the law. To protect the well-being of New York’s labor force, most private and public sector employers in New York are required to carry workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance for their employees or demonstrate their ability to self-insure. The Board reviews claims for workers’ compensation payments and assists in resolving disputed claims.

Budget Highlights

The Executive Budget recommends $247.2 million ($187.2 million Special Revenue Funds-Other; and $60 million Capital Funds) for the Board and a workforce of 1,204, an increase of 18 FTEs reflecting the Board's continued efforts to fill critical vacancies. A $60 million Capital Projects appropriation will support the acquisition and development of critical technology including equipment, software and services.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
2014-15
Appropriations
Recommended
2015-16
Change From
2014-15
Reappropriations
Recommended
2015-16
State Operations 187,237,000 187,237,000 0 0
Capital Projects 0 60,000,000 60,000,000 0
Total 187,237,000 247,237,000 60,000,000 0

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program 2014-15
Estimated FTEs
03/31/15
2015-16
Estimated FTEs
03/31/16
FTE Change
Workers Compensation
Special Revenue Funds - Other 1,186 1,204 18
Total 1,186 1,204 18

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2015

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