September 23, Colombo (LNW): Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne has formally endorsed the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, enacting it as Act No. 19 of 2025.
Initially tabled before Parliament on July 08, the Bill underwent deliberation and revisions before receiving legislative approval on September 11.
The newly enacted law introduces several notable provisions aimed at strengthening institutional mechanisms for detecting and addressing financial misconduct within the public sector.
Among the most consequential updates is the expanded authority granted to the Auditor General. Under the new legislation, the Auditor General is now empowered to directly initiate complaints with law enforcement bodies in cases where audits reveal evidence of corruption, misappropriation, or other forms of financial malpractice.
