The Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters, along with the Amarapura and Ramanna Chapters, have voiced serious concern over the prolonged delay in appointing a permanent Auditor General, noting that the position has remained vacant for nearly eight months.
In a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the senior monks cautioned that the absence of a permanent Auditor General has created space for certain groups to stir disputes and cast doubt on the management of public finances. They warned that this situation is being used to promote negative narratives about government-led economic development initiatives.The Chief Prelates further emphasized that appointing an individual from outside the Auditor General’s Department to this critical role would be inappropriate, given the responsibility of the office in ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in state financial oversight.
They expressed the view that Dharmapala Gammanpila, a senior official with long-standing experience within the Auditor General’s Department, is well suited for the position. According to the letter, appointing an experienced internal officer would not only uphold institutional independence but also support the government’s broader efforts to strengthen economic stability and prosperity.
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