Public Comment

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Submissions for this Proceeding

ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets

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ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - Palage, Michael
12 February 2026

Submission Summary:

I am concerned that the proposed budget lacks appropriate initiatives to safeguard and reinforce ICANN’s role as a nonprofit public benefit corporation and instead doubles down on priorities that risk continuing to transform ICANN into a de facto trade association with a veneer of multistakeholderism. The three specific asks that are contained in the attachment are: (1) ICANN must undertake a comprehensive economic study of the entire dom...


ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - (RySG), Registries Stakeholder Group
12 February 2026

Submission Summary:

The gTLD Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets.

The attached comment is structured as follows: the RySG first provides overarching comments on the documents and process, then comments on the Draft Proposal for Changes to ICANN’s Funds, on the Draft FY27 Budget, and finally, on individual projects and budget items...


ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - RrSG
12 February 2026

Submission Summary:

The Registrar Stakeholder Group (“RrSG”) appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on these Plans. Overall things look as one would expect with a new round coming up; we note some effort to control costs, and expect that the next two years will be different than usual due to the introduction of new gTLDs. The RrSG appreciates the transparency for ICANN meetings and costs but would like to see ICANN further consider sponsorship opportun...


ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - Strategic and Operational Standing Committee (SOPC)
11 February 2026

Submission Summary:

SOPC welcomes an opportunity to provide comments on Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget. The Strategic and Operational Standing Committee (SOPC) coordinates and strengthens ccTLD participation in ICANN and PTI’s strategic, operational, and budgetary processes. The Committee may  submit comments on its own behalf, not reflecting the view of the ccNSO, not of individual ccTLD managers and is mandated to submit Rejection Action Petition...


ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - Policy staff in support of the At-Large Community, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
05 February 2026

Submission Summary:

Please find attached the (PDF) the ALAC Statement on the ICANN FY27-31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets

Ratification information is included in the cover page.


Kind regards,

ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large community.

Website: atlarge.icann.org

Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge


ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Submission - Calderon-Serrano, Alfredo
16 January 2026

Submission Summary:

This submission reflects a personal, end-user–focused perspective on the Draft ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plan, FY27 Operating Plan and Budget, IANA FY27 Operating Plan and Budget, and the Proposal for Changes to ICANN’s Funds.

Overall, the documents demonstrate strong financial discipline, transparency, and a continued commitment to balanced budgeting and long-term sustainability. The use of conservative base-case funding ass...