PHOENIX — Public school teachers across Arizona are digging into their own pockets or creating wish lists to pay for basic school supplies as parents who oversee their kids' Empowerment Scholarship Accounts are purchasing diamond rings, Kenmore appliances, and iPhones with state tax dollars.

The discrepancy infuriates Deer Valley Unified School District Superintendent Curtis Finch, an outspoken critic of Arizona's loosely regulated ESA program.

"Arizona has the most unusual (education) system in the nation. We have zero accountability," Finch said. "I think the taxpayers are now starting to figure out, like, 'Whoa, this is out of control.”"

Finch's comments come as 12News has uncovered home and private school parents purchased lingerie, more than 50 smart TVs, and dozens of gift cards

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