LOS ANGELES – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published the staff report on the public comment proceeding of ICANN's Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget.  According to the Corporation, the proceeding ran from December 20, 2019 to February 25, 2020.

The ICANN organization will send the FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and FY21 Operating Plan and Budget to the Board for adoption early May. At the same time, ICANN will publish this document so the community has the opportunity to review it.

Since concluding the public comment process, the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly affecting the world. The ICANN org is working with the Board to assess and monitor potential impacts to ICANN's funding, functional activities, operating initiatives, and corresponding expense levels. The org remains committed to transparency and any changes to the current Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and FY21 Operating Plan and Budget plans will be shared with the community in the coming weeks, prior to Board approval.

ICANN thanks all stakeholders who contributed to the submission of comments during this public comment period. Your participation in ICANN's planning and budgeting process is critical to continuously enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency.