From 1d12bebb1ceaed04421563b9b9127ad43b36bdaf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:47:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add README for TI funding reports This README provides guidelines for tracking progress updates for technical initiative proposals approved by the OpenSSF Technical Advisory Board, including repo structure, reporting schedule, and submission instructions. Signed-off-by: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> --- TI-funding-reports/README.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) create mode 100644 TI-funding-reports/README.md diff --git a/TI-funding-reports/README.md b/TI-funding-reports/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..15ed6809 --- /dev/null +++ b/TI-funding-reports/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# GitHub Repo + +Welcome! This repository is used to track progress updates for all technical initiative proposals approved by the OpenSSF Technical Advisory Board (TAC). + +To keep things simple and transparent, reporting happens directly in GitHub using a lightweight Markdown template and a pull request workflow. + +This process is intentionally designed to be minimally time-consuming for both award recipients and reviewers. + +## Repo Structure + +Each award has its own dedicated folder. Each folder contains: + +- A reusable `report-template.md` +- A series of quarterly reports submitted via PRs + +## Reporting Schedule + +Reports are due at the end of every quarter for the duration of the funded work. Due on the last Thursday of the month. + +## How to Submit Your Report + +1. Copy the `report-template.md` +2. Create a new file named: `YYYY-MM-report.md` (Example: `2025-02-report.md`) +3. Fill out the template +4. Submit a Pull Request + +The TAC will perform a review and merge your PR. + +All reporting happens publicly in GitHub to ensure transparency and a consistent record of progress. + +## Questions or Support + +If you need help with the template, reporting cadence, or the GitHub workflow, open an issue or contact the PMO team. From 11728c2178aee5f5d0bb3aebb71f68122bf46a48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:38:31 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update reviewer from TAC to OpenSSF Staff Updated reviewer from TAC to OSSF staff per Zach's suggestion. Signed-off-by: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> --- TI-funding-reports/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/TI-funding-reports/README.md b/TI-funding-reports/README.md index 15ed6809..98b3c580 100644 --- a/TI-funding-reports/README.md +++ b/TI-funding-reports/README.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Reports are due at the end of every quarter for the duration of the funded work. 3. Fill out the template 4. Submit a Pull Request -The TAC will perform a review and merge your PR. +The OpenSSF Staff will perform a review and merge your PR. All reporting happens publicly in GitHub to ensure transparency and a consistent record of progress. From d1a51cf354d7a7cb6e26f4218aefe1dc8a8a9ee4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:59:51 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Create report template for TI funding reports Added a report template for TI funding reports. Signed-off-by: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> --- TI-funding-reports/report-template.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) create mode 100644 TI-funding-reports/report-template.md diff --git a/TI-funding-reports/report-template.md b/TI-funding-reports/report-template.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d88ed8a2 --- /dev/null +++ b/TI-funding-reports/report-template.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +date: "YYYY-MM" +--- + +## Summary of Work Completed + +## Deliverables/Milestones + +## Challenges or Risks + +## Budget Update + +## Next Steps From d295c140b1c03ab31a1f047acba9f2334e9a88dc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:03:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Add hyperlinks to report-template in README Updated README to include hyperlinks for the report template. Signed-off-by: Kate Powell <71471468+kj-powell@users.noreply.github.com> --- TI-funding-reports/README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/TI-funding-reports/README.md b/TI-funding-reports/README.md index 98b3c580..d0cd4ec4 100644 --- a/TI-funding-reports/README.md +++ b/TI-funding-reports/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ This process is intentionally designed to be minimally time-consuming for both a Each award has its own dedicated folder. Each folder contains: -- A reusable `report-template.md` +- A reusable [`report-template.md`]([url](https://github.com/ossf/tac/blob/kj-powell-patch-2/TI-funding-reports/report-template.md)) - A series of quarterly reports submitted via PRs ## Reporting Schedule @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Reports are due at the end of every quarter for the duration of the funded work. ## How to Submit Your Report -1. Copy the `report-template.md` +1. Copy the [`report-template.md`]([url](https://github.com/ossf/tac/blob/kj-powell-patch-2/TI-funding-reports/report-template.md)) 2. Create a new file named: `YYYY-MM-report.md` (Example: `2025-02-report.md`) 3. Fill out the template 4. Submit a Pull Request