Opposition to Raise AG Appointment Delay with IMF/WB 📈

The parliamentary Opposition plans to formally brief the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank regarding the government's continued delay in appointing a permanent Auditor General, warned MP Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday. • International Appeal: The Opposition will urge lenders to consider the vacancy when disbursing funds, arguing that the absence of a serving Auditor General undermines the transparency required for international assistance. • Governance Crisis: Key oversight bodies, including the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), are reportedly unable to function effectively without the AG’s input. • Political Deadlock: Allegations were made that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is attempting to appoint a loyalist, leading to a stalemate with the Constitutional Council. • Economic Impact: As Sri Lanka navigates post-cyclone recovery and IMF structural benchmarks, the lack of an independent audit head threatens public financial accountability and the national ICT/BPM and transparency goals. _Note: Based on current parliamentary briefings and provisional reports regarding the vacancy since late 2025._