TISL has prepared a Legislative Brief on the National Audit Bill, with the aim of strengthening public auditing mechanism detailed in the Bill, whilst maintaining accountability and transparency. The trilingual Brief contains detailed analysis of provisions under four main topics : surcharging power, appeal process, investigative power of the Auditor ... Read More
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Jun2018
07
May2018
Cooperation vital to success in tackling grand corruption
If found guilty, Bribery Act provides for a prison term up to 7 years
Opportunity for CIABOC to re-emphasize independence, which should not require ‘political clearance’
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) applauds the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) ... Read More
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Feb2018
Tomorrow (3rd February 2018) marks one year since the Right to Information (RTI) Act became operational in Sri Lanka. While there remain challenges to overcome, the engagement of citizens in using RTI to hold authorities accountable as well as to resolve problems of a personal nature has been extremely encouraging. ... Read More
13
Jan2018
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), whilst encouraged by His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena's expressed commitment to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on the Issuance of Treasury Bonds, wishes to highlight several key factors.
TISL endorses the CoI's recommendation for the Commission to Investigate ... Read More