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Welcome to the Department of Internal Auditing at Georgia Tech. We hope that you find the resources on our Web site helpful and informative. We have aimed to create our Web site in a manner consistent with our mission, which is working with management, faculty, staff, and students to ensure that the Institute’s assets are effectively utilized and appropriately safeguarded. Our staff accomplishes this by:

  • assisting management to assess the ever-increasing landscape of risk;
  • performing evaluations of the effectiveness of risk mitigation procedures; and
  • providing valuable feedback on the effectiveness of those processes.

We encourage you to visit our Web site often as we will be continually updating the information, including sharing guidelines for internal control; best practices and risk mitigation procedures; and other material that we believe will be valuable to the Georgia Tech management, faculty, staff, and students. Note: internal Auditing is now located in the Dancord Building located at 756 West Peachtree.

Internal Control Guide

The Department of Internal Auditing developed the Internal Control Guide (ICG) as a resource tool for the campus in instituting and maintaining effective internal controls within the framework of mitigating various areas of risk affecting Georgia Tech.

Departmental Review Guide

The Departmental Review Guide (DRG) is the product of an Institute-wide risk assessment to identify significant areas of risk facing Georgia Tech. The Department of Internal Auditing uses the DRG in each department on campus to assess the controls in place to ensure that these risks are appropriately mitigated and managed.

Our Team

  • Phillip Hurd's picture

    Phil has been a valued member of the Department of Internal Auditing since June of 1999. In July of 2007 Phil stepped up to lead the department as the Director. Phil holds professional certifications as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Business Manager (CBM). He holds a Masters Degree in Information Systems from Western International University.

    (404) 894-4606
    Director of Internal Auditing
  • Terry Nolan's picture

    Terry is currently the Associate Director for Information Systems Assessment. Prior to Georgia Tech, Terry served as a Surface Warfare Officer with the US Navy. He has a global perspective having served on various commands around the world, as a Program Manager, Joint Services and Security Affairs Officer. He graduated from Emory University with a BA in Math.

    (P) 404-894-2479 (F) 404-894-6990
    Associate Director for Information Systems Assessment
  • Randy Pearman's picture

    Randy Pearman joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing in August of 1999. Currently, he is an Assoicate Director of Internal Auditing. Prior to coming to Tech, Randy was an auditor with the State of Georgia Department of Audits.

    (404) 894-4664
    Associate Director Internal Auditing
  • Larry Webster's picture

    Larry came to the Department of Internal Auditing in 1980 and is now a Senior Auditor. Prior to joining the Georgia Tech staff, he held positions at the local and county government level. He received a BS in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, from the University of Georgia, and a Masters of Professional Accountancy from Georgia State University.

    (404) 894-4673
    Senior Auditor
  • Patrick Jenkins's picture

    Pat joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing in January of 2007. Currently, he is a Senior Information Systems Auditor. Prior to coming to Internal Auditing, Pat was an IT Manger with the Parking and Transportation Department at Georgia Tech. He has also held various positions at the Institute to include working with OIT and various colleges.

    (404) 385-4665
    Senior Information Systems Auditor
  • Suntaree Combs's picture

    Suntaree joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing in December of 2007. Currently, she is an Auditor II. Prior to coming to Tech, Suntaree was an auditor with the Department of Human Resources, State of Georgia. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Thammasat University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is currently working on her Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate.

    (404) 894-4601
    Auditor