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In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 dated 18 February 2025, issued by the Secretary to the President, the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) of the Divisional Secretariat - Ratmalana has been formally established.

Contact Information

Email:  iau.divsratmalana@gmail.com

Telephone:011 273 6424

Postal Address: Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), Divisional Secretariat - Ratmalana, No 175, Galle Road, Ratmalana.

Key Objectives of the Internal Affairs Unit

• Prevent corruption in the institution and cultivate a culture of integrity.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all activities of the institution and ensure public access to information regarding institutional practices and decisions.
• Promote ethical governance within the institution
• Develop a secure and accessible system to encourage reporting misconduct, protect whistleblowers and maintain confidentiality.
• Support legal enforcement through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Responsibilities and functions of the Internal Affairs Unit

• Examine current procedures and circulars to identify systemic bottlenecks within the institution and simplify them to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) to identify areas in the institution vulnerable to corruption and unethical conduct and take targeted preventive measures
• Develop and implement an Institutional Integrity Action Plan outlining specific anti-corruption objectives and strategies tailored to the institution's needs.
• Ensure full compliance with national anti-corruption goals by aligning institutional policies and practices with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews to assess the institution's compliance with national and international anti-corruption laws, including the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Asset Declaration requirements for all public officials and employees, and manage conflicts of interest in accordance with CIABOC regulations and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
• Establish a secure system to receive and manage complaints related to corruption and unethical conduct in the institution; ensure that all such complaints are promptly addressed by relevant officials or units; and provide regular feedback to the parties involved, ensuring transparency and accountability. If necessary, refer relevant facts, findings or information to the CIABOC for investigation under the Anti-Corruption Act.
• Develop and publish a Citizen's Charter outlining services provided by the institution.
• Establish and enforce policies that promote ethical governance, including a standardized code of conduct to be adhered to by public officials.
• Implement measures, including training and awareness creation, to motivate employees to commit to anti-corruption principles.
• Act as the institutional focal point for the National Anti-Corruption Integrity Assessment, ensuring that the institution participates in and aligns with the integrity assessment processes, as guided by CIABOC and the national anti-corruption framework.
• Maintain liaison with the CIABOC to receive ongoing guidance and support in executing the Unit's duties.
• Produce periodic and annual reports summarizing the IAU's activities, progress in anti-corruption initiatives, challenges faced, and recommendations for further actions.
• Collaborate with private sector stakeholders to plan and implement integrity development programs

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