Internal audit

Our extensive footprint, at both regional and national level, provides access to best practice from across the health system and is a valued asset, enabling our innovative approach. Integral to our service delivery is the added value that we provide including the wide range of leadership development events, briefings, insights and benchmarking.  

National

We engage with a range of regional and national bodies covering healthcare management, digital, internal audit, accountancy & finance and anti-fraud, including HFMA, CIPFA, The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, The Counter Fraud Authority, NHS England, NHS Digital. 

We are a member of The Internal Audit Network, which includes national NHS internal audit providers.  We work collaboratively, bringing together benchmarking and insights to add greater value to our clients.  

System Level

MIAA's Assurance team is now providing internal audit services to five health systems in the northwest and north midlands.

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

MIAA's regional based teams have significant experience and knowledge of our extensive client base. We host Audit Committee Chair forums across each of the northwest three systems to discuss challenges & support increased collaboration. 

The Governance, Assurance & Risk Network (GARNet), delivered in partnership with Hill Dickinson supports governance leads with key issues and challenges. 

Individual Organisation Level

Our Assurance teams deliver internal audit, anti-fraud and associated services to our clients  meeting statutory requirements and receiving excellent client satisfaction feedback. 

We offer;

• Client focused specialist services
• Local presence
• Flexibility and ability
• Sharing of best practice
• Access to MIAA Insights and Benchmarking

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.