She left public service for a short time in 1998 but returned a short time later to run the public service agency for the  Indiana's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund. She was credited with obtaining more than $21 million in contracts within five months in the position. Davis received another appointment in 2000 when former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson made her the Controller for the City of Indianapolis where she served for four years.
She temporarily departed from public service in 1998 but returned to oversee the public service agency for Indiana's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund. Her efforts within five months resulted in securing over $21 million in contracts. Davis was later appointed as Controller of the City of Indianapolis in 2000 by former Mayor Bart Peterson, a position she held for four years.