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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A woman has been convicted of stealing Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account funds.
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The Attorney General Kris Mayes said Amanda Elizabeth Maestas had been collecting ESA funds after she and her child had left Arizona.
Arizona residency is a requirement of the program
On May 15, Maestas pleaded guilty to theft and will serve a term of supervised probation and must pay $28,433.19 in restitution to the ESA program.
“Protecting taxpayer dollars is a top priority for my office,” said Attorney General Mayes. “Those who defraud the ESA program and steal from taxpayers will be held accountable.”
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Maestas will be sentenced on June 26 in Pima County Superior Court.
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