In carrying out the investigation described in subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with the employee engagement steering committee established pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of section 713 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as added by this Act). (c) Action by under secretary for management Upon completion of the investigation described in subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security shall review the findings and recommendations of such investigation and implement a plan, in consultation with the employee engagement steering committee established pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of section 713 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to correct any relevant deficiencies identified by the Comptroller General of the United States. The Under Secretary for Management shall direct the employee engagement steering committee to review such plan to inform committee activities and action plans authorized under such section 713. 143. Rights for transportation security officers (a) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) the term adjusted basic pay means— (A) the rate of pay fixed by law or administrative action for the position held by a covered employee before any deductions