original_query: What was the topic of discussion in relation to the 2022 budget?
query: What were the topics of discussion in relation to the Nassau County 2022 budget?
answer: Discussions surrounding the 2022 Nassau County budget focused on proposed Republican tax and fee cuts, which NIFA warned could create a budget imbalance.  NIFA also noted that while the Curran budget (approved before Blakeman took office) had a potential $39 million shortfall, it presented lower risks than previous budgets.