Internal Affairs Unit
In accordance with Circular No. PS/CSL/Circular/8/2026, dated 14 July 2026, issued by the Secretary to the President under the national initiative “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka,” the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) of the Divisional Secretariat Naula has been formally established. This unit operates to institutionalize transparency, accountability, and ethical standards across public service delivery, ensuring corruption-free and efficient administrative operations for the citizens of the Naula division.
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Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WhatsApp: +94 70 145 9393 Telephone: +94 66 224 6565 Postal Address:Internal Affairs Unit Assistant Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Naula |
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Composition of the Internal Affairs Unit
| 1 | Mr.K.M.S.B. Ranasinghe | Assistant Divisional Secretary | Head of the IAU | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 71 761 8942 | +94 71 761 8942 |
| 2 | Mr.A. Nihumanthulla | Assistant Director Planning | Member | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 71 712 6088 | +94 71 712 6088 |
| 3 | Mrs.D.G.M. Chandrakanthi | Accountant | Member | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 70 765 9603 | +94 70 765 9603 |
| 4 | Mrs.S.C. Sirisena | Administrative Officer | Member | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 71 288 4872 | +94 71 288 4872 |
| 5 | Mrs.D.G.I.K. Kapilarathne | Administrative Officer - Grama Niladhari | Member | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 70 259 3252 | +94 70 259 3252 |
| 6 | Mr.P.G. Jayathilaka | Samurdhi Headquarter Manager | Member | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | +94 70 799 0552 | +94 70 799 0552 |
Key Objectives of the Internal Affairs Unit
- 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 (CIABOC).
Responsibilities and functions of the Internal Affairs Unit
- 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 Anti-Corruption 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 CIABOC 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.
