Opposition to raise AG appointment delay with IMF, World Bank

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MP Dayasiri Jayasekara

The Opposition said yesterday it intends to raise concerns with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank over the Government’s continued delay in appointing an Auditor General, according to MP Dayasiri Jayasekara.

Speaking at a media briefing at the Parliament Complex, Jayasekara said the Opposition plans to call on the IMF and World Bank to take the issue into account when considering the disbursement of funds to Sri Lanka, given the absence of a serving Auditor General.

He argued that oversight of public finance rests with Parliament and noted that parliamentary proceedings are currently taking place without an Auditor General in office.

Jayasekara also alleged that the delay stems from attempts by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint an Auditor General aligned with his interests.