Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions.

Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, he said the government is currently discussing which officials should be replaced.

“The government intends to make changes in the coming days to a number of positions, including chairpersons and heads of boards of directors of state institutions. Discussions are ongoing regarding the names. You will be informed which institutions and officials are involved. There is no need to be anxious; we will announce the changes soon.

“When a government functions, changes are made in institutions. Some officials request transfers for personal reasons or to take on other responsibilities. In some cases, we also consider that changes would be beneficial. All these factors are taken into account when making such decisions. The public will be informed in due course,” Minister Nalinda Jayatissa explained. (Newswire)

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Digital signatures have been introduced for public officials to streamline and improve the efficiency of administrative tasks.

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Chandana Abeyratne, stated that the current government aims to digitize the public service and guide it onto a new path.

He made this statement while attending the event held yesterday (15th) to introduce digital signatures to officials of the Home Affairs Division under the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government.

The Minister further noted that his vision is to create an efficient public service that meets public expectations, and that this new technology should be extended to Grama Niladhari officers as well.

To facilitate smoother and more efficient administrative work, the process of digitizing the signatures of officials in District and Divisional Secretariats under the Home Affairs Division was launched in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006.

According to the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act, LankaPay has been designated as the authority responsible for enabling digital signatures.

This will help eliminate delays caused by paper-based processes and enable a more efficient and productive public service. (Newswire)

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The government has decided to establish Internal Affairs Units in all government institutions to provide effective public service.

A circular in this regard has been issued by the President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

The primary objective of establishing this unit is to prevent corruption within state institutions, foster a culture of integrity, ensure transparency and accountability, promote ethical governance and assist in enforcing the law in cooperation with the Bribery Commission.

The circular states the establishment of an internal affairs unit is required as a special unit in all government institutions.

As an initial step, it has been advised that these units be set up in all Cabinet ministries, the Provincial Chief Secretary’s offices, and the District Secretary’s offices.

It is reported that the Secretary to the President has issued written instructions to the Secretary of Ministries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, and District Secretaries regarding the establishment of these Internal Affairs Units. (Newswire)

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