The organizational structure of a governmental entity must fit that entity’s organizational strategies.  Co-sourcing is an innovative design that transforms the organization to better align with the strategy.  A key result is improved lateral communication related to the co-sourced function, versus a soloed role in a specific department.  To be successful, co-sourcing requires cultural changes to transition the function from an individual department duty/ job title to a shared organizational responsibility.  Technological advantages of co-sourcing include the “extended reach” provided by the co-sourced partners including both electronic technical components and highly experienced and targeted technical abilities.  These three elements combined optimize the Human Resources innovation of co-sourcing.