The Sri Lanka Customs reward and compensation scheme distributes funds collected from fines and penalties. Following an audit by the National Audit Office, the Ministry of Finance revised the distribution ratio, reducing the allocation to the Customs Officers' Management and Compensation Fund to 5%.
Current Distribution Scheme Breakdown
The current breakdown of collected Customs fines and penalties is divided as follows:
- Government Revenue: 50%
- Customs Officers & Informants: 45% (paid for carrying out successful raids and gathering intelligence)
- Customs Compensation Fund: 5% (serves as a management and insurance mechanism for risks faced by officers on duty)
Scheme Overview
- Purpose: The fund supports the welfare, management, and protection of honest officers who face risks in carrying out customs operations and raids.
- Revision Context: The Finance Ministry intervened to revise the distribution ratio downwards from the previous 20% allocation after audit reports revealed large accumulated payouts.
- Operations: You can track the department's latest announcements via the official Sri Lanka Customs portal or view operational performance reports in the National Audit Office funds publication
