New York Laws
Article 2-A - Actions on Official Bonds or Undertakings
22 - Proof to Accompany Application.

ยง 22. Proof to accompany application. The application must be
accompanied with

1. A certified copy of the official bond or undertaking;

2. Proof by affidavit of the default or misconduct complained of, and
that satisfaction of the same has not been received.

3. If the default consists of the non-payment of money, and the
applicant has not recovered judgment against the officer, or special
provision is not otherwise made by law, proof of a demand for the money
from the officer, or that a demand cannot be made with due diligence.