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Displaying 10 Finding Aids
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration investigation case files and summaries
Series Number
- B1314
Summary
- The commission compiled these case files to track individual investigations of doctors, x-ray laboratories, surgical supply firms, hospitals, insurance companies, and others involved in, or transacting business with parties involved in, workers' compensation cases. The case files usually contain records subpoenaed by the commission, such as compensation medical report forms; patient medical histories, sometimes including notes on each visit; bank statements; cancelled checks or check stubs; bank deposit slips; schedules of cash receipts and disbursements; and ledgers.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration receipts for records received and returned by the commission
Series Number
- B1315
Summary
- These receipts track activity regarding records submitted to the commission by physicians, lawyers, medical supply companies, and other individuals and firms being investigated by the commission. Receipts for both incoming and outgoing records provide name and address of individual or firm submitting the records; quantity, type, and dates of records submitted; and date records received by commission or returned to owner. Attached to some receipts are forms authorizing return of records to their owners.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Governor annual and final reports of state agencies and commissions
Series Number
- A0187
Summary
- This fragmentary series consists mainly of typescript annual or final reports of various state agencies and commissions required to submit such reports to the governor. There is no indication of why these materials were filed together. Also filed with these records are copies of attorney general's opinions and court decisions regarding jurisdiction, powers, duties, and rights of fire districts and fire fighters; transmittal letters for reports not found in this series; and a few pieces of unrelated, miscellaneous correspondence.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Monthly minutes of board meetings
Series Number
- B1966
Summary
- This series consists of minutes of the Workers' Compensation Board (1945-1987), minutes of the earlier Industrial Board (1920-1945), and minutes of the State Civil Defense Commission (1958-1968).
Creator
- New York (State). Workers' Compensation Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Interdepartmental Health Resources Board minutes and reports
Series Number
- B1112
Summary
- These records document the development of studies and projects to meet the needs of rehabilitation clienteles served by state agencies. The minutes include exhibits in the form of correspondence; proposals for studies and projects; and report drafts, critiques, and revisions. The plan and drafts of the committee's final report list its activities; information exchanged; advice provided; and studies, reviews, and plans undertaken. The appendices include an estimate of the prevalence and rehabilitation needs of disabled persons; state services statistics; and a directory of training programs.
Creator
- New York (State). Interdepartmental Health Resources Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration research and investigation files
Series Number
- 10997
Summary
- This series contains the commission's central operational files documenting its staffing and the conduct of its investigation into charges of maladministration and corruption relating to the Workmen's Compensation Law, including but not limited to political favoritism and kickbacks. The files include correspondence, interviews, hearings, claims, reports, legal opinions, personnel records, and police records.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
- Closed hearing materials: Restricted; Executive Law, Section 63.8.
- Investigation background reports on individuals: Restricted; Personal Privacy Protection Law, Section 96.1.c.
Title
- Moreland Act Commission to Study Workmen's Compensation Administration and Costs investigation administration files
Series Number
- 10983
Summary
- This file documents the Commission's operations and investigation including: operation, background and research materials; testimony and transcripts of hearings, conferences, and interviews with representatives of employers groups, unions organizations, and legal and medical associations. Records include: compensation insurance ratings; records of premium rates; documentation of worker accidents and injuries; and press releases and clippings regarding these issues.
Creator
- New York (State). Moreland Act Commission to Study Workmen's Compensation Administration and Costs
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Photographs of medical examiners
Series Number
- B1969
Summary
- This series consists of photographs depicting a group of medical examiners who worked for the New York State Industrial Board in Buffalo, NY.
Creator
- New York (State). Industrial Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration press clippings
Series Number
- B1316
Summary
- The commission collected these newspaper and magazine articles and editorials from New York, out-of-state, and national publications to track the history and progress of the investigation. The articles concern the commission's investigation and cover such areas as irregularities in administration of the Workmen's Compensation Law, such as padding of medical bills; testimony at public hearings; and the commission's final report, recommendations, and legislative proposals. The name and date of the publication is given for each clipping.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration transcripts of public hearings
Series Number
- B1313
Summary
- These are transcripts of testimony taken by the Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration at public hearings held in 1943-1944, meant to reveal factors that prevented workmen's compensation from reaching intended beneficiaries. The transcripts contain testimony from individuals involved in or having close knowledge of compensation cases or compensation administration. Witnesses gave testimony concerning inadequacies, irregularities, and fraud in the administration of the Workmen's Compensation Law, including inadequate medical treatment, kickbacks, bribes, and other illegal or unethical activities.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.