FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Director General of Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption agency has called upon all public sector officials and legally obligated personnel to disclose their assets and liabilities as mandated by law, warning that failure to comply may result in legal consequences.
In a video message shared with the media, Ranga Dissanayake, the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), emphasized the importance of completing and submitting these declarations by the stipulated deadline of June 30.
Dissanayake stated that all declarations must now be filed exclusively through the Centralized Electronic Assets & Liabilities Declaration System. He clarified, “Submissions made manually or on paper will no longer be accepted.”
“Neglecting to submit the declaration by June 30, 2026, will be treated as a punishable offense under the Anti-Corruption Act,” he added. “Officials who fail to comply may face significant legal penalties, including substantial fines, disciplinary measures, or even prosecution.”
He urged institutional leaders to inform their personnel and stressed the importance of timely submissions to prevent any technical issues or last-minute complications.
The CIABOC has significantly reformed its enforcement methods to improve transparency and ensure compliance among public officials required to declare their assets and liabilities. Empowered by the robust legal framework of the Anti-Corruption Act of 2023, the Commission’s most notable change is the complete transition from traditional paper submissions to the Centralized Electronic Assets & Liabilities Declaration System.
This digital transformation requires all declaring officials to securely access a specific online platform to submit their annual declarations, enhancing oversight of public finances and eliminating the inefficiencies associated with manual processes.
To boost compliance, the CIABOC has implemented assertive public awareness initiatives, institutional directives through department heads, and dedicated technical support services. By treating non-compliance as a serious and prosecutable offense under the Anti-Corruption Act, the Commission has established stringent legal repercussions, including heavy fines, disciplinary actions within institutions, and potential legal prosecution, thereby shifting from a passive approach to a proactive, digitally enforced framework of civic and bureaucratic accountability. (Colombo/June 16/2026)
