; (ii) foster a culture of accountability in the Department; and (iii) protect whistleblowers. (C) Recommendations for such legislative action as may be necessary to assist the Office in accomplishing Departmental adherence to recommendations of the Office and other statutory functions of the Office. (b) Review of internal challenges relating to proper processing of accountability proposals (1) Review (A) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall complete a review of internal challenges within the Department relating to the proper preparation and processing of accountability proposals within the Department. (B) Focus The review completed under subparagraph (A) shall focus, at a minimum, on— (i) improving the completeness and thoroughness of proposed accountability actions and evidence for adverse actions relating to employees of the Department, at all levels and of a representative range of senior levels, so as to sustain the action as it goes through Departmental review by a Departmental deciding official, relevant internal legal counsel review, or external judicial or other external administrative or legal review, while protecting due process