Exhibit Number 99.3


PRG-Schultz Appoints Mark C. Perlberg Chief Operating Officer

ATLANTA,  Jan. 24  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/  --  PRG-Schultz  International,  Inc.
(Nasdaq:  PRGX - news),  today  announced  that the board of directors has named
Mark C. Perlberg executive vice president and chief operating officer. Perlberg,
45, has been  president of the Company's  Accounts  Payable group since February
2000 and will continue to report to John Cook, chief executive officer.

"Mark's substantial  management  experience and leadership  abilities,  combined
with a deep  understanding of our company,  our people and our industry make him
the ideal  person to  execute  on our  strategies  as a  combined  PRG-  Schultz
organization," said John Cook, chief executive officer of PRG-Schultz.

Since joining  PRG-Schultz in 2000, Perlberg has been a driving force behind the
identification  of key growth  strategies.  Perlberg's wide range of operational
skills has fueled the growth and  development  of the Company's  client  service
teams, while his results-oriented  management style, dynamic thinking, and depth
of  global   experience  have  been  instrumental  in  the  Company's  U.S.  and
international client expansion.

Prior to joining PRG-Schultz,  Perlberg managed John H. Harland's check business
in 24  states,  including  sales,  customer  support  and  production.  Perlberg
graduated  magna cum laude  from both the  Boston  College  Law  School  and the
University of Rochester.

About PRG-Schultz International, Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta,  PRG-Schultz International,  Inc. (PRG-Schultz) is the
world's  leading  provider  of  recovery  audit  services.  PRG-Schultz  employs
approximately  3,500 employees in 34 countries providing clients with insightful
value to optimize and expertly manage their business transactions. PRG-Schultz's
clients  represent  a  variety  of  industries  including  retailing,  wholesale
distribution, manufacturing, government, high-tech and healthcare organizations.
Shares of PRG-Schultz  are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
PRGX. For additional information visit the web site at www.prgx.com.

SOURCE: PRG-Schultz International, Inc.


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