Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties today (Feb. 5) as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
Her appointment was unanimously approved by the Constitutional Council (CC) on Feb. 3.
The decision was made during a meeting held at the Parliament Complex, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
Jayaratne, who previously served as Senior Deputy Auditor General, was appointed following a prolonged vacancy in the post since April 8, 2025, after the retirement of former Auditor General W.P.C. Wickramaratne.
Dharmapala Gammanpila had served in an acting capacity until December 5, 2025.
Several earlier nominations for the position were rejected by the Constitutional Council before Jayaratne’s name received unanimous approval. (Newswire)