Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General, Samudika Jayaratne, assumes duties

Samudika Jayaratne, who was appointed as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka, officially assumed duties today (February 5) at the National Audit Office.

She is the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka and the first woman to hold this position.

Ms. Jayaratne is a seasoned professional with experience in banking, finance, insurance, taxation, treasury services, and debt management.

She began her career at the Auditor General’s Department in 2003 and has since served in various roles across many government institutions, earning recognition for her technical skills and leadership.

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UPDATE – 03:45 PM:

The newly appointed Auditor General, Samudika Jayaratne, took the oath of secrecy before the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, in the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (February 5).

In accordance with Section 9 of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018, she took the oath in her capacity as Auditor General of the National Audit Office and Chairperson of the Audit Service Commission.

A group of officials, including the Secretary General of Parliament, Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, was also present at the occasion.