Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The National Audit (Amendment) Bill, which increases penalties for individuals who commit audit offences, was signed by the Speaker today (22).

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne certified the National Audit (Amendment) Bill today (22) in Parliament.

The Audit (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament on 8 July 2025 and passed with amendments on 11 September 2025.

The purpose of this National Audit (Amendment) Bill is to amend the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018.

Accordingly, the main objective of these amendments is to provide for the establishment of a Surcharge Review Committee, including its composition, timelines, and procedures, to make decisions regarding the imposition of surcharges recommended by th...