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Internal Affairs Unit (IAU)

 

In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 dated 18 February 2025, issued by the Secretary to
the President, the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) of the Presidential Secretariat has been formally established.

 

Submission of Complaints

 

Complaints concerning any officer or service provided by the Presidential Secretariat, as well as suggestions for improving its service delivery, may be submitted to the Internal Affairs Unit through the following channels:

 

Email: iau@presidentsoffice.lk

WhatsApp: 071 640 2654

Telephone: 011 235 4495

Postal Address: Internal Affairs Unit, Presidential Secretariat, Colombo 01

 

Composition of the Internal Affairs Unit

 

Position in the IAUName Designation
Head of the UnitMs. Chanaki H. RanatungaSenior Assistant Secretary to the President, Secretary Bureau
Integrity Officer / MemberMr. S. K. Henadheera
Senior Assistant Secretary to the President (Law),
Member Ms. Naduni T. WanigasinghaLegal Affairs Division
Member Mr. H. C. N. DharmapalaSenior Assistant Secretary to the President, Administration & Foreign Diplomacy Division
Member Mr. A. S. W. MadanayakaAssistant Director, Finance & Economic Affairs Division
Member Mr. J.P.C. Udakumbura
Assistant Director (Planning), Food Security and Policy - Development Administration Division
Member Mr. S. M. A. P. Somarathna
Director, Revenue Administration Reform and Modernization Unit
Member Ms. M. K. G. MorawakaDirector (Communication & Administration), Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat
Member Ms. N. W. S. H. WanniarachchiAccountant, Finance Division
Member Mr. W. R. Paranagama
Chief Internal Auditor, Internal Audit Division
Member Mr. M. M. Nimal PremathilakaDirector, Public Relation Division
Member Mr. E. R. M. Indunil GunathilakaDirector (Investment), National Initiative for Research & Development Commercialization Unit
Member Ms. L. W. Sithari Chanika
Nawarathna
Senior Assistant Secretary to the President (Media), President's Media Division

Key Objectives of the Internal Affairs Unit

 

The IAU in each institution is expected to achieve the following objectives:

  1. Prevent corruption in the institution and cultivate a culture of integrity.
  2. Ensure transparency and accountability in all activities of the institution and ensure public access to
    information regarding institutional practices and decisions.
  3. Promote ethical governance within the institution.
  4. Develop a secure and accessible system to encourage reporting misconduct, protect whistleblowers and
    maintain confidentiality.
  5. Support legal enforcement through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the Commission to
    Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIAВОС).

 

Responsibilities and functions of the Internal Affairs Unit

 

  1. The IAU is tasked with the following specific responsibilities and functions to ensure proactive, clear and
    focused anti-corruption efforts, addressing key aspects of institutional integrity.
  2. Examine current procedures and circulars to identify systemic bottlenecks within the institution and
    simplify them to enhance operational efficiency.
  3. Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) to identify areas in the institution vulnerable to corruption
    and unethical conduct and take targeted preventive measures.
  4. Develop and implement an Institutional Integrity Action Plan outlining specific anti-corruption objectives
    and strategies tailored to the institution’s needs.
  5. Ensure full compliance with national anti-corruption goals by aligning institutional policies and practices
    with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
  6. Conduct regular compliance reviews to assess the institution’s compliance with national and
    international anti-corruption laws, including the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, and identify areas for
    improvement.
  7. Ensure compliance with Asset Declaration requirements for all public officials and employees, and
    manage conflicts of interest in accordance with CIABOC regulations and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of
    2023.
  8. Establish a secure system to receive and manage complaints related to corruption and unethical conduct
    in the institution; ensure that all such complaints are promptly addressed by relevant officials or units;
    and provide regular feedback to the parties involved, ensuring transparency and accountability. If
    necessary, refer relevant facts, findings or information to the CIABOC for investigation under the AntiCorruption Act.
  9. Develop and publish a Citizen’s Charter outlining services provided by the institution.
  10. Establish and enforce policies that promote ethical governance, including a standardized code of
    conduct to be adhered to by public officials.
  11. Implement measures, including training and awareness creation, to motivate employees to commit to
    anti-corruption principles.
  12. Act as the institutional focal point for the National Anti-Corruption Integrity Assessment, ensuring that
    the institution participates in and aligns with the integrity assessment processes, as guided by CIAВОС
    and the national anti-corruption framework.
  13. Maintain liaison with the CIABOC to receive ongoing guidance and support in executing the Unit’s
    duties.
  14. Produce periodic and annual reports summarizing the IAU’s activities, progress in anti-corruption
    initiatives, challenges faced, and recommendations for further actions.
  15. Collaborate with private sector stakeholders to plan and implement integrity development programs.

 

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