Divisional Secretariat - Ibbagamuwa

Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) – Ibbagamuwa

i. To prevent corruption within the institution and foster a culture of integrity and trustworthiness.

ii. Ensuring transparency and accountability across all institutional activities and guaranteeing public access to information regarding institutional rules, regulations, and decisions.

iii. Promoting lawful and ethical governance within the institution.

iv. Developing a secure and easily accessible system to encourage the reporting of misconduct or irregularities, protect whistleblowers, and ensure confidentiality.

v. Assisting in taking legal action in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Responsibilities and Functions of the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU)

The IAU has been assigned the following specific responsibilities and functions to ensure proactive, clear, and targeted anti-corruption efforts, focusing on key aspects of institutional integrity:

i. Identifying procedural bottlenecks within the institution and reviewing and simplifying existing procedures and circulars to enhance operational efficiency.

ii. Conducting Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) to identify institutional areas vulnerable to corruption and irregularities, and taking measures to prevent them.

iii. Formulating and implementing an 'Institutional Integrity Action Plan' that outlines specific anti-corruption objectives and strategies tailored to the institution's needs.

iv. Aligning institutional policies and practices with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan to ensure full compliance with national anti-corruption goals.

v. Conducting regular reviews to assess the institution's compliance with national and international anti-corruption laws—including the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023—and to identify areas requiring improvement.

vi. Ensuring compliance with asset declaration requirements for all public officers and employees, and managing 'conflicts of interest' in accordance with the regulations of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.

vii. Establishing a secure system to receive and manage complaints regarding corruption and irregularities within the institution; ensuring that immediate action is taken by relevant officers or units regarding all such complaints; and ensuring transparency and accountability by providing regular updates to the concerned parties. Referring relevant matters to CIABOC for investigation under the Anti-Corruption Act, where necessary.

viii. Preparing and publishing a 'Citizen's Charter' that outlines the services provided by the institution.

ix. Establishing and enforcing policies that promote good governance, including a standard code of conduct to be followed by public officers.

x. Implementing measures—including training and awareness-raising programs—to encourage employees to commit to anti-corruption principles.

xi. Acting as the institutional focal point for the 'National Anti-Corruption Integrity Assessment,' ensuring the institution's participation in national integrity assessment processes and compliance with the guidelines of CIABOC and the national anti-corruption framework.

xii. Maintaining liaison with CIABOC to obtain continuous guidance and support in the discharge of the unit's duties.

xiii. Preparing periodic and annual summary reports outlining the IAU’s activities, progress on anti-corruption measures, challenges encountered, and recommendations for future action.

xiv. Partnering with private sector stakeholders to design and implement integrity-building programs.

Staff of the Internal Affairs Unit