Craig Pearson

At the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections, I lead an internal audit unit of seven auditors, continuously improving audit methodology and deliverables, and developing the annual risk-based audit plan. I also led recruitment, onboarding, and performance-management improvements.

Previously, I led operational audits, identified control weaknesses affecting incident response and resource management, and investigated fuel-card fraud to recommend agency-wide preventive controls. I built a management action plan and follow-up dashboard to help close audits and a tracking dashboard to monitor emerging risks.

Across COPILOT, Legal Services Corporation, CliftonLarsonAllen, and consulting engagements, I've delivered operational, compliance, financial statement, and information technology audits for public sector organizations, credit unions, non-profits, and other clients. My work has included fraud-risk testing, regulatory compliance, grant oversight, audit planning, IT general controls, and board-level communications.

I'm a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Virginia CPA who focuses on practical recommendations, stronger governance, and audit functions that use resources effectively.