Internal audit

Our internal audit service helps boards, audit committees and executive teams gain the assurance they need to make informed decisions, strengthen governance and manage risk effectively. Through our extensive regional and national networks, clients benefit from sector-wide intelligence, benchmarking and emerging best practice that supports continual improvement and organisational resilience..

National insight, local impact

Our strong relationships with leading healthcare, audit, finance and counter fraud bodies, including HFMA, CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, NHS Counter Fraud Authority and NHS England, provide access to the latest developments, emerging risks and best practice from across the NHS. This enables our clients to:

• Anticipate and respond to emerging risks
• Benchmark performance against NHS peers
• Apply proven good practice to strengthen controls and governance
• Stay informed of regulatory and sector developments
• Benefit from insights gathered across the wider health system

As a member of The Internal Audit Network, we collaborate with NHS internal audit providers nationally to identify trends, share learning and bring additional value to client organisations.

Supporting assurance across health systems

MIAA delivers assurance services across five Integrated Care Systems:

Cheshire & Merseyside
Lancashire and south Cumbria
Greater Manchester
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent

Our system-wide perspective enables organisations to learn from challenges and successes across large, complex health economies.

Through Audit Committee Chair Forums and the Governance, Assurance and Risk Network (GARNet), we help leaders share solutions, address common challenges and strengthen assurance arrangements across systems.

Delivering value to individual organisations

Our internal audit and counter fraud services provide independent assurance that supports organisations in meeting statutory requirements while driving improvement.

Clients benefit from:

Tailored assurance aligned to organisational priorities and risks
Dedicated local teams with in-depth knowledge of their organisation and system
Flexible access to specialist expertise when needed
Sharing of best practice from across the NHS
Benchmarking and insight that identify opportunities for improvement
Actionable recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management and internal control

By combining local understanding with national insight, we help organisations enhance performance, improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes.

Louise Cobain

Executive Director Assurance

Louise brings extensive experience of NHS Assurance Services. As Assurance Director, Louise leads the management and delivery of MIAA’s Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services. This includes all aspects of delivery and compliance with professional standards.

Contact Louise