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I tend to support Olivier on this, since the time between our making a
decision and drafting a scope for the external body will pretty well
overlap with a possibly radical change in practices. Lise is correct in
that it might end up with useful information for staff, but I am not as
sure it is a meaningful way to use our only external study.<br><br>
Alan<br><br>
At 20/05/2013 07:20 AM, Lise Fuhr wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Dear Olivier,<br>
<br>
I know a lot of changes are being done at the moment. When analysing
finances you have to take into account the changes that have been
implemented but also evaluate the methods that are planned to be used, so
I am not afraid of the timing. Actually the focus from external
consultants could help ICANN staff evaluate the new processes as they go
along, which might be helpful. <br>
<br>
Best,<br>
Lise<br>
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<b>Fra:</b> Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond
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<b>Sendt:</b> 20. maj 2013 11:05<br>
<b>Til:</b> Lise Fuhr<br>
<b>Cc:</b> atrt2@icann.org<br>
<b>Emne:</b> Re: [atrt2] One pager ICANN finances<br>
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Dear Lise,<br><br>
I can see a challenge with this study - which is that we are dealing with
moving goalposts at the moment. The next round of ICANN Operating Plan
& Budget feedback has just started and this year, the process is
quite different from prior years due to the new management &
introduction of a cross-matrix of cost centres thus breaking down silos
but introducing complexity at the budget making level as well as
bottom-up interaction with the community.<br>
Last week I took part in a Budget call with the presentation of this
year's budget. Whilst I think that a lot of work has gone into the
communication and engagement aspect of the process, a vital question was
asked by participants: how much of this draft budget is frozen already?
The answer was that 80-90% of it was already frozen, exceptionally this
year, due to the late start. This shortness of time was explained because
last year's plans for budget and strategic planning and framework cycles
have been replaced by this new system.<br><br>
In short, I am worried that we're taking a snapshot of a process which is
actually undergoing a change and that snapshot will not be a good
reflection of the process at it will be by the time our report will be
drafted and released. As in any work in progress, perhaps would it be
important to wait for the finished article to be more ready? Open
question to all.<br><br>
Kind regards,<br><br>
Olivier<br>
On 19/05/2013 18:39, Lise Fuhr wrote:<br>
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<dd>Dear all,<br>
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<dd>A proposal for a study. Have a nice Sunday.<br>
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<dd>Best,<br>
<dd>Lise<br><br>
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