- At the suggestion of JZ, the next Agenda of OFB should include an update of FBSC -
- Michelle Desmyter subject to confirmation by the WG, the next call will be held on December 1st (17 UTC)
2022-10-27 Joint Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG)/FBSC Call
- Heidi Ullrich to invite Negar Farzinnia to the next OFB-WG to present an update on the MSM program
- Michelle Desmyter to schedule the next OFB-WG call on 17 November at 18:00 UTC
2022-10-06 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Silvia Vivanco to note only the OFB-WG related policy comments on the OFB-WG agendas.
- Holly Raiche to be the penholder on the Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review which closes on 8 November 2022.
- Holly Raiche to provide a brief update on the ALAC statement on the Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review during the Joint OFB-WG/FBSC call of 27 October 2022.
- Silvia Vivanco to send a reminder of the Holistic Review TOR webinar scheduled for 11 October at 20:00 UTC to the OFB-WG list.
- Silvia Vivanco to send the current draft ALAC statement on the Holistic Review TOR to the ALAC Announce and RALO lists noting that comments of only critical importance will be accepted through 23:59 UTC on 11 October 2022.
- Claudia Ruiz to confirm the Holistic Review TOR statement is ready for ALAC ratification with Jonathan Zuck and Cheryl Langdon-Orr on 11 October and start an ALAC vote on 12 October.
- Claudia Ruiz and Chantelle Doerksen to work with Jonathan Zuck and Cheryl Langdon-Orr on the final version of the Holistic Review TOR statement before the vote and submission.
- Claudia Ruiz to note that the ALAC will not draft a statement on the NPOC Charter.
- Silvia Vivanco to send the draft ALAC Statement on the Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets to the OFB-WG for comments once Ricardo Holmquist has added his comments to the Google doc.
- Claudia Ruiz to link the Google doc to the Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets workspace as well as Ricardo's slides.
- Michelle Desmyter to schedule the next meeting as a 90 min Joint OFB-WG and FBSC on Thursday, 27 October at 18:00 UTC (with ES/FR interpretation).
2022-08-18 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) call
- The Topic Pilot Holistic TORs Public draft comment will be included on next OFB-WG meeting Agenda.
- Holly Raiche will initiate the discussion via email on the At-Large Operations Policy Update session with Ricardo, Marita, and Holly.
- Chantelle Doerksen in collaboration with a small team will develop the ICANN 75 At Large Operations Policy agenda.
- Michelle Desmyter will put a placeholder for the next call tentatively set up for Thursday September 1th at 18 UTC.
2022- 08- 04 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- On the item of Terms of Reference Holistic Review, the small OFB group will come back to this group during the next 2 meetings. The topic will be put on the Agenda tentatively.
- Cheryl Langdon-Orr will review the GNSO Operating procedures to determine if the group should comment.
- Silvia Vivanco will setfd a reminder with the announcement “Register for the FY24 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar” sessions on 11 August 2022 at 16:00 UTC and 12 August at 00:00 UTC.
- Holly Raiche to work on a draft Agenda for the next call to be held on Thursday 18th August at 18:00 UTC. The call will include a presentation on the IANA Budget.
- Michelle Desmyter will set up the next call for Michelle to set up a call on Thursday 18 August at 18 UTC.
2022-07- 21 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Yesim Nazlar to schedule the next call for Thursday 04 August at 18:00 UTC.
- Holly Raiche to add the TOR Pilot Holistic Review as Agenda topics to be discussed by this WG, in coordination with the ALAC on which group will deal with the topic.
- Next steps for the WG are to look at the operating initiatives to identify in light of the discussions we’ve had including the strategic trends which ICANN ran and rethink our priorities, and then incorporate those into our response to the budget.
- The main Agenda item of the next meeting will be a follow up conversation amongst ourselves as to how we respond to the budgets and ABRs and operating initiatives.
- Holly Raiche to coordinate with Silvia and Michelle to schedule a special session on August 11 or 12 on the IANA Budget.
2022-04-14 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrich and Silvia Vivanco to work with the Planning Team to schedule a presentation on the ALAC results from the Strategic Trends Exercise.
- Michelle Desmyter to schedule the next OFB-WG meeting on 5 May (at a time that does not conflict with other meetings many members may attend)
2022-03-31 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Planning Team to consider providing more technical support for Jamboards during the FY25 Trends Outlook Session
- The Chair of the OFB-WG to consider starting a discussion on the FY25 strategic trends immediately following the FY24 budget review and comment.
- The Chair of the OFB-WG to schedule a Prep Session for the FY25 strategic trends session
- Heidi Ullrich and Silvia Vivanco to re-schedule Cheryl's report on the APAT Status on the next OFB-WG call.
- Michelle Desmyter to send a Doodle to schedule the next OFB-WG call.
- Holly Raiche and Ricardo Holmquistto have a discussion with Maureen about the process to prepare for future Trends Sessions.
2022-02-24 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrich to make two corrections to the ALAC Statement on ICANN Bylaws Amendments: ccNSO-Proposed Changes to Article 10 and Annex B
- Claudia Ruizto prepare statement for a 48 hour consensus call starting Friday, 25 February.
- Claudia Ruizto submit the statement by 2 March 2022 if the ALAC approves.
- Becky Nashand Heidi Ullrichto work together on materials for FY24 At-Large Strategic Trends Session
- Michelle Desmyterto work with Holly Raicheon the timing of the next call which is likely to be after the At-Large FY24 Strategic Trends Session.
2022-01-27 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- OFB-WG Members to review and add any last comments by Monday, 31 January.
- Heidi Ullrich and Claudia Ruizto send invitation to edit the Google doc to the members of the OFB-WG.
- Holly Raiche, Ricardo Holmquistand Marita Mollto finalize the drafting by 3 February.
- Evin Erdogdu/ Claudia Ruizto send the statement to the ALAC no later than 4 February.
- Claudia Ruizto submit the statement no later than 7 February with assistance from Evin Erdogdu.
- Michelle Desmyterto work with Holly Raicheon the timing of the next call.
2022-01-20 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto send the link to the FY23 budget doc to the OFB-WG.
- Michelle Desmyterto schedule the next OFB-WG meeting on Thursday, 27 January at 18:00 UTC.
2022-01-06 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto invite JZ/OCL to next OFB-WG meeting on FY23 budget.
- Michelle Desmyterto schedule the next OFB-WG meeting on Thursday, 20 January at 19:00 UTC.
2021-12-16 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
2021-11-18 Joint OFB/FBSC Working Group Call
- Heidi Ullrich to send the call for FY23 ABRs to the Regional Leadership Team by 19 November
- Michelle Desmyterto schedule the next OFB-WG on Thursday, 16 December.
- Heidi Ullrichto invite Becky and team to discuss the ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget public comment.
2021-10-07 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto send a Google doc to the OFB-List to add comments on the ALAC statement for the FY23 PTI/IANA budget.
- Claudia Ruizto schedule the next meeting on Thursday, 21 October at the same time.
- Heidi Ullrichto develop an agenda for the next meeting with the main item on the review of the statement.
- Holly Raicheand Ricardo Holmquistwill draft the final statement.
2021-09-23 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
No Action Items were recorded.
2021-09-09 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- OFB-WG members to raise the question of UA Funding in the FY23 Operating Plan and Budget to Becky Nash.
Heidi Ullrich At-Large staff (Claudia Ruiz )to schedule the next OFB-WG call to include the Planning team’s presentation on the IANA and PTI Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget on 23 September at 19:00 UTC.
At-Large Staff (Heidi Ullrich )to send a reminder of the upcoming ICANN Planning Webinar to the OFB-WG.
2021-08-26 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- IANA/PTI budget public comment opens 14 September.
- ICANN Operating Plan and Budget and FY22-FY27 and FY23 budget are expected to open around 10 October.
- Next OFB-WG to be a webinar for the IANA/PTI budget public comment in three weeks.
- The meeting at the end of September/early October will be on overall prioritization.
2021-08-12 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) / Planning Workshop
- Claudia Ruizto coordinate with Becky Nash re additional document and post it on the OFB-WG workspace.
- Heidi Ullrichto add item on the next OFB-WG for a discussion of feedback on the proposed prioritization techniques presented on the Workshop. Becky Nash and Victoria Yang to be invited.
- Heidi Ullrich/ Claudia Ruizto invite Marita to present on the Operational Initiative of the Strengthen MSM - facilitate diverse and inclusive participation as well as Cheryl on how the work of the small group can be utilized.
2021-07-29 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto post Planning slides to OFB-WG workspace.
- Holly Raicheto send note to OFB-WG list on next steps
- Claudia Ruizto create a Google doc for the collection of OFB-WG member responses and send it to the OFB-WG.
- Claudia Ruiz to schedule next Planning Workshop on the 12th of August. Confirm time with Becky and Victoria.
2021-07-15 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto add the Planning Slides from the call of 1 July to the OFB-WG workspace.
- Holly Raicheto invite Marita Mollto the next OFB-WG call to expand on the first priority on the MSM.
- OFB-WG Members to review the Operating Plan and identify which of the top 5 priorities they are interested in working on.
- Claudia Ruizto post Finance slides on the OFB-WG workspace.
2021-07-01 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
ATRT3 Holistic Review to be included as Agenda item for the next ALAC meeting
Claudia Ruiz to link the poll data to next call's Agenda. The Next meeting will be focusing on results of the poll- operating initiatives
Claudia Ruiz to schedule the next call will be held in 2 weeks, July 15th at 19 UTC, subject to confirmation by stand managing the calendar
Becky Nash will offer a Workshop on Planning Prioritization framework in mid or late July or very early August
Heidi Ullrich to circulate the results of the poll to OFBC WG members
2021-06-03 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
AI from CPWG - 18-05-21
- Heidi Ullrichto add the topic of the NA Engagement Plan to the next OFB-WG meeting agenda.
2021-05-13 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Holly Raiche; Heidi Ullrichand Becky Nash to work on a timetable for when the OFB-WG should comment on. the various budget/operating/strategic plans.
- Heidi Ullrichand Claudia Ruizto work with Finance and Planning to adjust the slide on "Community Participation in Planning" for when At-Large should comment.
- Heidi Ullrichto invite Becky Nash to the next OFB-WG call.
- Michelle Desmyter/ Yesim Nazlarto schedule the next OFB-WG next 20 May.
2021-04-26 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Claudia Ruiz to arrange a call of the ALAC and the CSG to discuss the 'holistic' review and invite interested At-Large parties.
- Heidi Ullrichto post Marita Moll's slide deck on the OFB-WG wiki.
- Claudia Ruizto arrange the next OFB-WG in two weeks.
- Heidi Ullrichto add an item on the FY21-25 budget and operating plan results on the next OFB-WG call.
2021-04-07 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Becky Nash will send the links where it is easy to see what applications are remaining in the new gTLDs applications pipeline.
- Yesim Nazlar to schedule the next call to be held in 2 weeks.
2021-03-03 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Ricardo Holmquistto draft a very brief support of the IANA Naming Function Amendment Proposal
- Holly Raicheand Sebastien Bacholletto work offline with the OFB-WG and Yrjo Lansipuroand Joanna Kuleszaon ATRT3 issue.
- Yesim Nazlarto schedule next OFB-WG in two weeks same time.
2021-02-24 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- OFB-WG to consider whether a statement should be developed on the IANA Naming Function Amendment Proposal on the next call.
- OFB-WG to review MSM slides to see which items are in ICANN's remit.
- Holly Raiche; Marita Molland Maureen Hilyardto meet to discuss the next steps on the MSM model work.
- Claudia Ruiz to schedule the next call is 3 March at 17:00 UTC.
2021-02-10 Operations, Finance, Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Next OFB-WG the Small Team to present a brief update on the status of their activities. NOTE This Item was removed from Agenda of meeting of Feb 24, by the Chair the AI therefore held over to following meeting....
- Ricardo Holmquistto add a brief comment asking about accounting procedures.
- Alan Greenbergto provide text on request an FTE for At-Large to focus on ALS policy engagement support as part of the ARI
- Ricardo Holmquist to re-arrange texts moving most important issues to the top. Alan's item on staff #1; Marita's new item #2
- Marita Moll to add new text.
- Evin Erdogduto launch vote on Thursday, 11 Feb and submit on Monday, 15 Feb.
- Marita Mollto present on MSM during next meeting.
2021-01-27 Operations, Finance, Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrichto ask Finance re Judith's question on the use of funds not used in a fy.
- Cheryl Langdon-Orrand WS2 Small Team to hold next meeting week on 17 Feb to start discussing prioritisation for CCT-RT and RDS-RT Recommendations
- Next OFB-WG the Small Team to present a brief update on the status of their activities.
- The next two OFB-WG calls to be held 10th and 24th February.
2021-01-13 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
Comments on draft FY22 budget
RH has concerns with funds for new gTLDs. Some inconsistencies with regards to reserve funds. Also, there are 15 initiatives to which funds are allocated - UA/IDNs/MSM seem to be underfunded.
JH - left out figures for SubPro, Auction Proceeds, etc.
MM - Agreed with JH re some funds were from different streams. They separated it from the main. budget.
HR - Operations. - MSM; evolving and involving community decision making; internal/external ethics policies; UA
CLO - Terminology (irregularity is a strong word); Contingency Fund (at least one year's Operations budget); Consider how this information will be presented to the Board.
- Evin Erdogdu - to create Google doc with table for comments
- OFB-WG Members to review the draft budgets - Operations, etc.
- Evin Erdogdu to send the links from the two Community finance calls to the OFB-WG list.
- WS2 Sub-group will develop text to go with their ranking on WS2 recommendations.
- WS2 to present to OFB-WG during the next OFB-WG call on the 27th of January.
- Yesim Nazlar to send a doodle for a 60-90 min call for the small Team over the next 7-10 days with announcement at least 24 hours ahead of the call.
- Yesim Nazlar to schedule the next OFB-WG is to be scheduled on 27 January.
- Heidi Ullrich to schedule 25 mins for the WS2 Sub-Group update on the OFB-WG call of the 27th of January.
2020-12-21 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
Action Items: 2020-12-21 Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
- Heidi Ullrich to send a note to the OFB-WG list with the details on the Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget as well as the email of the Planning Team (planning@icann.org).
- Small group consisting of Ricardo Holmquist, Marita Moll, and Judith Hellersteinto work on the Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget statement.
- Yesim Nazlar to schedule the next OFB-WG call late in the 2nd week of January.