Auditor General of Sri Lanka
Summary
The Auditor General of Sri Lanka is constitutionally established under Article 153 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (1978) and further governed by the Finance Act No. 38 of 1971. The Auditor General is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council and may be removed only in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Auditor General has full access to all government accounts and documents and submits annual reports to Parliament. The 19th Amendment (2015) and 21st Amendment (2022) strengthened the role of the Constitutional Council in the appointment process.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Finance Act No. 38 of 1971 (as amended); Constitution of Sri Lanka (1978), Art. 153
- Citation
- Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (1978), Art. 153; Finance Act No. 38 of 1971
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All accounts of all departments of Government, the offices of the President, Parliament, and judiciary; public corporations; local authorities; any body substantially funded by the State; annual audit reports submitted to Parliament.