diff --git a/PFERD/output_dir.py b/PFERD/output_dir.py
index 8d1c6b1..06cfe6b 100644
--- a/PFERD/output_dir.py
+++ b/PFERD/output_dir.py
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ class OutputDirectory:
             if remote_newer is None:
                 return True
             else:
-                return not remote_newer
+                return remote_newer
 
         # This should never be reached
         raise ValueError(f"{redownload!r} is not a valid redownload policy")