New York Public Officers Law Section 22 - Proof to accompany application.

 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.

Last modified: February 3, 2019