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. Alan At 20/05/2013 07:20 AM, Lise Fuhr wrote:
Dear Olivier,
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.
Best, Lise
Fra: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond [mailto:ocl@gih.com] Sendt: 20. maj 2013 11:05 Til: Lise Fuhr Cc: atrt2@icann.org Emne: Re: [atrt2] One pager ICANN finances
Dear Lise,
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. 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shortness of time was explained because last year's plans for budget and strategic planning and framework cycles have been replaced by this new system.
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.
Kind regards,
Olivier On 19/05/2013 18:39, Lise Fuhr wrote: Dear all,
A proposal for a study. Have a nice Sunday.
Best, Lise
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