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‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund operates through Treasury – Auditor General

Auditor General Ms. Samudika Jayaratne told the committee that no statutory fund exists under the name “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”. He also confirmed that no payments have been made through the account to date.

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund operates through Treasury – Auditor General

The Committee on Public Finance was informed on June 2 that the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme currently operates through an account maintained under the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury and not through a statutory fund.

The disclosure was made during a COPF meeting held at Parliament under the chairmanship of Harsha de Silva.

Audit Programme Also Reviewed

During the meeting, Auditor General Jayaratne and officials briefed committee members on the progress of the National Audit Office’s Annual Programme for 2026.

The session was attended by Deputy Ministers Chathuranga Abeysinghe and Nishantha Jayaweera, along with Members of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake, Harshana Rajakaruna, Champika Hettiarachchi and Lakmali Hemachandra.

The committee reviewed matters relating to public finance oversight and the implementation of the National Audit Office’s work programme for 2026.

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