Well I went to the boss and he was willing to allow the department to pay. So he called the lab and explained everything. We are waiting on them to send us a new invoice so we can transfer the money.
The guy that messed up was called in. Don't know what happened there, but I do know they address his multiple little slip ups that he keeps ignoring and blaming on others.
So as of now, nothing has been payed, from my side or the department, but the lab is aware of the situation and my name is clear 😅
Ah, well, at least it's something :D
Hope it turns out well with the finances and you have minimal contact with your accident-prone colleague :D
!LUV