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 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.
| 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 |
| 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