Internal Affairs Unit (IAU)

[31.07.2026]

NSF successfully conducted a Dengue Awareness Programme on 31^st July 2026 at the NSF auditorium to enhance staff awareness on dengue prevention and control measures.

The programme was organized coinciding with the Special Dengue Prevention Day declared by the Government circular, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility and proactive community engagement in preventing the spread of dengue. Read more

[28.08.2026]

As part of the National Integrity Week 2026, the second day was dedicated to promoting financial, digital, entrepreneurial, and technological integrity under the theme “An Ethical Digital Public Service.” In line with this initiative, the National Science Foundation (NSF) organized a guest lecture on 28th July 2026 at the NSF Auditorium to raise awareness on the potential threats associated with the delivery of digital services and the measures required to address them while maintaining institutional integrity among NSF staff with the participation of the Director General, Additional Director General, Heads of Divisions, and NSF staff members. Read more

[27.07.2026]

The National Science Foundation (NSF), under the purview Ministry of Science and Technology, marked the commencement of National Integrity Week, declared under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka,” at a special programme held this morning. The event was attended by the Chairman, Director General, Additional Director, Heads of Divisions, and staff members of the Foundation. Read more

[05.06.2026]

[01.06.2026]

Pay your kind attention on submission of your Annual Declaration of Assets and Liabilities for the year 2026 which is due by 30th June 2026.

From this year onwards, all declarations must be submitted online only. Manual or physical submissions will no longer be accepted.

All officers are required to submit their declarations through the official online portal provided by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) using the following link:  https://ald.ciaboc.gov.lk/

Make sure that your declaration is completed and submitted on or before the deadline.

[29.04.2026]

An awareness session was conducted by IAU staff for NSF Staff Officers who are entitled to submit Asset Declaration forms through CIABOC online platform. The event was held on 29th April 2026 with the participation of the Chairman and the Director General. 

[04.03.2026]

1. Prevent corruption in the institution and cultivate a culture of integrity.
2. Ensure transparency and accountability in all activities of the institution and ensure public access to information regarding institutional practices and decisions.
3. Promote ethical governance within the institution
4. Develop a secure and accessible system to encourage reporting misconduct, protect whistleblowers and maintain confidentiality.
5. Support legal enforcement through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

1. Examine current procedures and circulars to identify systemic bottlenecks within the institution and simplify them to enhance operational efficiency.
2. Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) to identify areas in the institution vulnerable to corruption and unethical conduct and take targeted preventive measures.
3. Develop and implement an Institutional Integrity Action Plan outlining specific anti-corruption objectives and strategies tailored to the institution's needs.
4. Ensure full compliance with national anti-corruption goals by aligning institutional policies and practices with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
5. Conduct regular compliance reviews to assess the institution's compliance with national and international anti-corruption laws, including the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, and identify areas for improvement.
6. Ensure compliance with Asset Declaration requirements for all public officials and employees and manage conflicts of interest in accordance with CIABOC regulations and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
7. Establish a secure system to receive and manage complaints related to corruption and unethical conduct in the institution; ensure that all such complaints are promptly addressed by relevant officials or units; and provide regular feedback to the parties involved, ensuring transparency and accountability. If necessary, refer relevant facts, findings or information to the CIABOC for investigation under the Anti-Corruption Act. 
8. Develop and publish a Citizen's Charter outlining services provided by the institution.
9. Establish and enforce policies that promote ethical governance, including a standardized code of conduct to be adhered to by public officials.
10. Implement measures, including training and awareness creation, to motivate employees to commit to anti-corruption principles.
11. Act as the institutional focal point for the National Anti-Corruption Integrity Assessment, ensuring that the institution participates in and aligns with the integrity assessment processes, as guided by CIABOC and the national anti-corruption framework.
12. Maintain liaison with the CIABOC to receive ongoing guidance and support in executing the Unit's duties.
13. Produce periodic and annual reports summarizing the IAU's activities, progress in anti-corruption initiatives, challenges faced, and recommendations for further actions.
14. Collaborate with private sector stakeholders to plan and implement integrity development program

1. National Integrity Week 2026 - Circular
2. Media Guidelines for Clean Sri Lanka programme
3. User manual of the CIABOC Centralized Electronic System for Asset and Liability Declaration (pdf).
4. Video Guide of the CIABOC Centralized Electronic System for Asset and Liability Declaration (mp4)
5. Anti-Corruption Act No 9 of 2023
6. Presidential Secretariat Circuler PS/SB/Circular-Letter/01/2025 - Establishment of Internal Affairs Unit (pdf)
7. Presidential Secretariat Circuler PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 - Establishment of Internal Affairs Unit (pdf)

Suggestions and complaints pertaining to service delivery or internal affairs of the National Science Foundation can be submitted through the following channels.

Deposit the complaint in the complaint box provided at the lobby

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