Workers' Compensation Board
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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.
| 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 |
| 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