Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) examined the Auditor General's Triennial Report for 2021-2023, the Auditor General's Reports for 2024 and 2025, and the current performance of the transport projects in the Central Provincial Council.

The matter was taken up when the Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Member of Parliament Kabir Hashim, met at Parliament recently (22). The Committee also followed up on matters discussed at its meeting held on May 21, 2026.

Discussions focused on the progress of road development and passenger transport projects in the Central Province, shortcomings in the preparation of road cost estimates, payments made for construction work that did not meet the required standards, and pa...