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 Workers’ Compensation Board reviews claims for workers’ compensation payments and assists in resolving disputed claims.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $203.2 million for the Board, an increase of $6.4 million from the 2012-13 budget. This increase primarily reflects adjustments for General State Charges.
The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 1,220 FTEs for the Board, an increase of 25 FTEs from 2012-13.
| Category | Available 2012-13 |
Appropriations Recommended 2013-14 |
Change From 2012-13 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 196,801,000 | 203,227,000 | 6,426,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Total | 196,801,000 | 203,227,000 | 6,426,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Program | 2012-13 Estimated FTEs 03/31/13 |
2013-14 Estimated FTEs 03/31/14 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers Compensation | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 1,195 | 1,220 | 25 |
| Total | 1,195 | 1,220 | 25 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/22/2013