1. Short title and date of operation

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

This Act may be cited as the National Audit Act,

No. 19 of 2018.

(2)

The provisions of this Act shall come into operation on such date as the President may appoint by Order published in the Gazette (hereinafter referred to as the “appointed date”).

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Part I

Scope of Audits Carried Out by the Auditor-General

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Part II

Powers, Duties and Functions of the Auditor-General

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Part III

Submission of Reports and Statements by the Auditor-General

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Part IV

Imposition of Surcharge

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Part V

Audit Service Commission

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Part VI

Establishment of the National Audit Office and the Sri Lanka State Audit Service

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Part VII

Responsibilities of a Chief Accounting Officer and Accounting Officer

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Part VIII

Offences and Penalties

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Part IX

General

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