Dear ICANN Community:

ICANN has published the Proposed for Adoption FY23 plans on the public comment page. Publishing the plans is an important step in ensuring transparency by showing how the comments received through the Public Comment process were addressed. 

These versions have taken into consideration the comments, and where appropriate and feasible, have incorporated them into the plans. There were, however, no significant changes to the draft FY23 plans posted in December. The Proposed for Adoption highlights document, which includes a summary of changes from the draft FY23 plans. Additionally, please see the summary report on the Public Comments published in March.

The Board is expected to consider the Proposed for Adoption ICANN FY23–27 Operating and Financial Plan and the Proposed for Adoption ICANN FY23 Operating Plan and Budget during a Board meeting at the end of May. Under ICANN's Bylaws, following the Board’s adoption of these plans, the Empowered Community may consider whether to reject the plans as adopted. As long as there is no Empowered Community rejection process pending, the plans will take effect on 1 July 2022. 

Thank you for your input and participation in the FY23 ICANN Planning Process.  Be sure to register to attend the Planning and Finance Update session during ICANN 74 Prep Week for more discussion, news, and updates about the planning activities.

Sincerely,

ICANN’s Planning Team

Victoria Yang

Sr. Manager Planning 

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

www.icann.org