Here’s the situation
Early August: new project was announced
Mid August: proposal with external consultant was reviewed with top management in detail and approved at executive committee level
Late August: top management and VP in HQ approved the scope of the study and consultants were appointed to engage in a research study
September: payment to consultants paid in full
Late September: consultants deliver research study and top management pointed out that this was not the scope of the study.
How do i defend myself for merely being the middle person in facilitating the admin portion of this work?