Independent Internal Audit Unit (I.A.U.)
The Internal Audit Unit is an autonomous and independent service of the Hospital, operating at Department level and reporting directly to the Governor. Its purpose, through its audit and advisory activities, is to contribute to the fulfilment of the Hospital’s mission and the achievement of its strategic objectives, always serving the public interest.
Objectives (Law 4795/2021, Article 10, §1)
The Internal Audit Unit aims:
- To audit the governance and operating systems, providing assurance as to their adequacy and contributing to the adoption of measures where necessary.
- To provide advisory services, either directly to the Governor or within the framework of the annual work programme, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the organisation.
- To ensure the proper, secure and effective management of information systems.
- To evaluate the operation, activities and programmes of the Hospital, based on the principles of sound financial management.
Work
The work of the Unit includes:
- The conduct of internal audits, including assurance and audit activities.
- The provision of advisory services, subject to the Governor’s approval, in accordance with the applicable legislation.