Colombo, April 9 -- Outgoing Auditor General Chulantha Wickramaratne has revealed that several corruption investigations have uncovered the involvement of state officials.

Speaking to media, Wickramaratne, who officially retired yesterday after completing his six-year term as the 41st Auditor General of Sri Lanka, said "While politicians are frequently held accountable for corruption, our investigations show that some state officials are also complicit," he stated.

"Politicians alone cannot sign off on cheques and vouchers-these actions are often carried out by officials within the system. If we don't address this issue now, the country will continue down the same path."

He emphasized the importance of oversight mechanisms such as the...