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.
Composition of the Internal Affairs Unit
| Position in the IAU | Name | Designation |
| Head of the Unit | Ms. Chanaki H. Ranatunga | Senior Assistant Secretary to the President, Secretary Bureau |
| Integrity Officer / Member | Mr. S. K. Henadheera
| Senior Assistant Secretary to the President (Law), |
| Member | Ms. Naduni T. Wanigasingha | Legal Affairs Division |
| Member | Mr. H. C. N. Dharmapala | Senior Assistant Secretary to the President, Administration & Foreign Diplomacy Division |
| Member | Mr. A. S. W. Madanayaka | Assistant 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. Morawaka | Director (Communication & Administration), Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat
|
| Member | Ms. N. W. S. H. Wanniarachchi | Accountant, Finance Division
|
| Member | Mr. W. R. Paranagama
| Chief Internal Auditor, Internal Audit Division |
| Member | Mr. M. M. Nimal Premathilaka | Director, Public Relation Division
|
| Member | Mr. E. R. M. Indunil Gunathilaka | Director (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:
- Prevent corruption in the institution and cultivate a culture of integrity.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in all activities of the institution and ensure public access to
information regarding institutional practices and decisions.
- Promote ethical governance within the institution.
- Develop a secure and accessible system to encourage reporting misconduct, protect whistleblowers and
maintain confidentiality.
- 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
- 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.
- Examine current procedures and circulars to identify systemic bottlenecks within the institution and
simplify them to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) to identify areas in the institution vulnerable to corruption
and unethical conduct and take targeted preventive measures.
- Develop and implement an Institutional Integrity Action Plan outlining specific anti-corruption objectives
and strategies tailored to the institution’s needs.
- Ensure full compliance with national anti-corruption goals by aligning institutional policies and practices
with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop and publish a Citizen’s Charter outlining services provided by the institution.
- Establish and enforce policies that promote ethical governance, including a standardized code of
conduct to be adhered to by public officials.
- Implement measures, including training and awareness creation, to motivate employees to commit to
anti-corruption principles.
- 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.
- Maintain liaison with the CIABOC to receive ongoing guidance and support in executing the Unit’s
duties.
- Produce periodic and annual reports summarizing the IAU’s activities, progress in anti-corruption
initiatives, challenges faced, and recommendations for further actions.
- Collaborate with private sector stakeholders to plan and implement integrity development programs.
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:
Postal Address: Internal Affairs Unit, Presidential Secretariat, Colombo 01
Telephone: 011 235 4495
WhatsApp: 071 640 2654
Email: iau@presidentsoffice.lk
