Summary of Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Management's Conclusions on Control Effectiveness
Management has concluded that PG&E Corporation’s and The Utility’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2023. This conclusion is based on the ability of these controls to ensure that required information is:
- Recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within specified SEC time periods.
- Accumulated and communicated timely to management, including principal executive officers and financial officers, allowing for informed disclosure decisions.
Identified Deficiencies and Changes in Controls
Material Weaknesses or Significant Deficiencies
No material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting were identified or disclosed within the provided text.
Changes During Reporting Period (Noteworthy Finding)
There were no changes to internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2023, which materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the company's ICFR. This indicates stability in the current control environment.
Remediation and New Procedures
As no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies were identified, there is no information provided regarding specific remediation efforts or noteworthy new controls introduced during this reporting period.
Overall Assessment
The available documentation presents a strong posture regarding disclosure controls, as management explicitly concluded that these systems are effective in ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the SEC. The absence of reported material weaknesses or significant deficiencies suggests a robust control environment at year-end 2023. Furthermore, the lack of material changes during the quarter indicates consistency and stability in the company's internal controls over financial reporting.