Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) just completed the worst fiscal year in its history, with revenue down three percent; the first decline in sales in its history. And its executives did not get off easy. All of Microsoft’s top executives had their direct compensation packages—which include base salary, cash incentive payments, and stock awards—slashed. CEO Steve Ballmer’s total compensation dropped to $1.265 million from $1.34 million; Entertainment and Devices President Robbie Bach made $6.2 million, compared to $8.3 million the year before; CFO Chris Liddell got $3.5 million, compared to $4.8 million a year earlier; COO Kevin Turner made $5.4 million, versus $8.6 million; and Business Division president Stephen Elop made $4.8 million, up from $4 million a year earlier (although that was still down on an annualized basis).