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 FY 2017 Executive Budget recommends $189.1 million for the Board, a $1.9 million year-to-year increase largely related to Fringe Benefits. The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 1,165, unchanged from FY 2016. The Budget continues $60 million in capital reappropriations to support the acquisition and development of critical technology including equipment, software, and services.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
2015-16
Appropriations
Recommended
2016-17
Change From
2015-16
Reappropriations
Recommended
2016-17
State Operations 187,120,000 189,063,000 1,943,000 0
Capital Projects 60,000,000 0 (60,000,000) 60,000,000
Total 247,120,000 189,063,000 (58,057,000) 60,000,000

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program 2015-16
Estimated FTEs
03/31/16
2016-17
Estimated FTEs
03/31/17
FTE Change
Workers Compensation
Special Revenue Funds - Other 1,165 1,165 0
Total 1,165 1,165 0

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/13/2016

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