Panel answers how to access LED data, explains OD/WAC differences and QCEW benchmarking

Aug 10, 2026

In Q&A, presenters offered technical help: state data centers can explain OD vs WAC differences, recommended stable QWI and multi‑quarter averaging for seasonality, and said QCEW administrative records are used as an annual benchmark; presenters also confirmed use of APIs and Tableau imports.

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A substantial Q&A followed the presentations in which attendees asked about specific files, data quality and tools. When a participant saw different totals between OD and WAC files for Illinois, Elena Volovevsky said the NYSDOL data center handled the pull and offered to connect the participant with that team for technical explanation.

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